A Black Theology of Liberation by James Cone was the first theological text I ever read. I cherish the writings of Dr. Cone because he has the ability to articulate what it means to be pro-Black and Christian. He was the first theologian I was introduced to of any color. He remains the most important and influential theologian in my life. Because my community/heritage and my faith have always meant a lot to me I was and continue to be fascinated by the intersection of those worlds.
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1. In Memory of Dr. Vincent Harding, a 'Prophetic Voice for Justice and Vigorous Nonviolence'
Dr. Vincent Harding, a theologian, historian, author, and civil right activist, died at 5:11 p.m. on Monday at the age of 82. Dr. Harding worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as friend, speechwriter, co-collaborator, and served as a mentor and by Torntv V9.0">advisor to many of the members of the Student Non-violent Coordination Committee... continue reading 2. Guilt is Good
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"An enemy is one whose story we have not heard."
Over the past few months I have constantly been confronted by the power of personal narrative. I have been greatly moved by hearing others share their stories, whether it be through film, in written form, or by conversation. As a Christian, the importance of narrative is not an unfamiliar topic. The single most common form of writing in the Bible is narrative writing or narrative history. Narrative, a.k.a. story telling, is a powerful learning tool and also a [.....]
1. 3 Lessons From The Psalmist On Rediscovering God It is perhaps the most difficult of the spiritual disciplines to retain: the daily reading of God’s word.
It is not that the exercise itself is particularly hard. You simply crack open the pages of scripture and let your eyes roam across the jots and tittles. No, it is not the mechanics of the daily devotion that is so challenging, it is the consistency... continue reading 2. Does Jesus Love African-American Males?
Does Jesus love African-American males? [.....]
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