Interracial Dating and Marriage: Does It Really Aid In The Race Reconciliation Process?
When one finds true love, one may believe that the love they have for the other person is capable of moving mountains. Because of this belief, they want to shout their love at the top of their lungs; they may even desire to demonstrate it through public affection [i.e.--hand holding, kissing and cuddling, etc.] Because this love is so huge, there may even be a chance of the both of them successfully challenging societal norms, including norms inherent within the system of racism.
Read MoreSharing Chocolate to Protest the Sale of Humans
Stop the Traffik is planning the world’s largest fondue party at the end of November to protest the use of human trafficking in the manufacture of chocolate.You can have your own party in solidarity – as they say, together we can "STOP THE TRAFFIK".
Beginning a ministry to persons with special needs
As a follow-up to some of my previous posts I have attempted to provide a few concrete steps for starting/developing a disability ministry. Below are guides from The Evangelical Covenant Church of Chicago and the North American Mission Board. Many of the steps will repeat and others might contradict. The point is that you walk away with a sense of direction from these resources. Following the two above-mentioned guides is a list of web resources for you to explore in your ministry efforts (check the recommended books on this page).
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Do Handicapped People Go To Hell?
(The author understands that South Park does not, on a whole, promote values consistent with a Christian worldview. However, the author also understands that the Church doesn’t always promote values consistent with a Christian worldview. The point of this piece is to bring to light issues the Church should be addressing, yet allows a show such as South Park to address. This seems incongruous with the role of the Church in our society)
This is the question posed by the creators of South Park eight years ago during the show’s 4th season. Before I get into South Park’s answer, let’s look at what the Church says. The question of how one receives Salvation and subsequently ends up in Heaven or Hell is fraught with debate and speculation. While many strict Protestants will chant faith alone and grace alone few denominations actually maintain that as truth. How would either Catholic or Protestant dogma damn a person with a disability. Let’s look at a few denominational approaches to salvation.
Read MoreYoung Love: The Importance of Being Acknowledged
Note: This post is not meant–in any way–to vilianize the individuals mentioned in this blog. Rather, it is meant to enlighten others of the gravity of Young Love, as well as the angst that can potentially stick with someone for many years after that love has been revealed and denied. This is also MY perspective; others mentioned in this story have not had an opportunity to share their side of it, and may be prompted to upon reading my blog. I will allow them the chance to share their side of the story if they are open to doing so…
Read More“Call + Response” is Both
What are you doing this weekend? If you live in one of many metropolitan areas, you could support the abolitionist movement by seeing the film “Call+Response," produced by Fair Trade Pictures.
The “rockumentary” (isn’t that a great word?) featuring musical performances and information about modern human trafficking opens today at select theaters across the United States. Sadly, I don’t live anywhere near any of these theaters, so any information I can give you right now will have to come from their website.
Read MoreMy Sisters In Christ…….Are we……Passing the Truth…on to our girls…..?
Passing the Truth…..
Day in and day out, I pass the younger versions of ourselves, trying to create an identity out of looking like the latest fashion icon (within their financial portfolio), behaving in the manner of whoever the "It Girl" is at this current moment. And striving to be known for being themselves while taking on the attributes of whoever is notorious for getting what she wants.
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