How does “white shame” factor into discussions about racism in America? What one means by the term may vary, but I will focus on something particular. I do not indicate the idea that whites are ashamed of being white. Rather, by “white shame,” I refer to the shame felt by white people (especially in America) that stems from the past and/or present mistreatment of non-whites by whites. Read more
July 14, 2020
We need a better definition of racism
July 14, 2020 By Jackson Wu
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Define your terms. More than 80% of our disagreements can probably be solved if we could agree on the meaning of key words. True, not all things can be defined with specificity; rather, they share a cluster of characteristics. What about the meaning of “racism”? It seems like a self-explanatory term,…. Read more
July 7, 2020
How Individualism Spreads Racism
July 7, 2020 By Jackson Wu
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Individualism is a key value in American white culture. By “individualism,” I don’t merely refer to the idea of individuality or that individuals have value. The latter are Christian notions rooted in God’s creating humanity in his image. The term, as I’m speaking of it, goes further. Read more
July 1, 2020
Reading Romans is now an audiobook!
July 1, 2020 By Jackson Wu
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Great news! Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes has now been recorded as an audiobook! When it’s your own book, you become more sensitive to the little details. In my opinion, the reader’s voice is best at 1.1 speed. For some reason, Tantor Audio made their own cover for the book…. not sure why. I guess IVP doesn’t let others use their own cover designs. I hope you enjoy the book in audio form! Read more
June 30, 2020
How God Uses Disability for the Sake of Global Missions
June 30, 2020 By Jackson Wu
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“How does honor and shame relate to people with disabilities?” That was the first time someone had asked me that question. And I didn’t have a good answer. I immediately realized how little has been said about the relationship between honor, shame, disability, and mission. Read more
June 24, 2020
Using Honor to Challenge Patriarchal Thinking
June 24, 2020 By Jackson Wu
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Understanding how women reinforce patriarchal thinking is one key component to combat patriarchy within society and the church. This post looks are several contemporary contexts and highlights a creative way that some women have subverted patriarchy and conventional custom. Read more
June 18, 2020
JETS reviews Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes
June 18, 2020 By Jackson Wu
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The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society has reviewed Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes. The reviewer does a good job capturing the essence of the book. In terms of his assessment, several paragraphs jumped out to me, including his criticisms. Read more
June 16, 2020
Talking about racism is American privilege
June 16, 2020 By Jackson Wu
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Let’s talk about American privilege,… the elephant not in the room at the moment. In this cultural moment, the focus of conversation is on racism, white privilege, and policing. People rightly lament the injustice that has led to death and resentment. Read more
June 10, 2020
When Women Reinforce Patriarchy
June 10, 2020 By Jackson Wu
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Christians talk about patriarchy far less than those outside the church. The justification for such silence is often rooted in theology. This post focuses on a particular shade of patriarchy. I want to explore an overlooked dynamic that perpetuates many harmful practices linked to patriarchy. Read more
June 2, 2020
My Unfaithfulness in a Kansas City Hotel Room
June 2, 2020 By Jackson Wu
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Entering the hotel lobby, he headed straight for the elevator. Before the doors opened, the front desk manager called out, “Sir, … um … where are you going?” Read more
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