Good Theology Creates Good Politics | CONSPIRE 2021 | Day One

Great Presentation by Father Richard Rohr. In this seventh and final CONSPIRE conference, Fr. Richard sums up why and how the seven themes of Alternative Orthodoxy emerge from the Perennial Tradition and create a coherent and compelling worldview.  Yet, as a whole, they were seldom mainline Christianity in the first 2000 years. The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) is an educational nonprofit introducing seekers to the contemplative Christian path of transformation. The CAC was founded by Richard Rohr in 1987, the CAC is designed to help deepen prayer practice and strengthen compassionate engagement in the world. Enjoy and share.

The Chris Hedges Report: The truth about Ukraine with Medea Benjamin

This is a great interview on the situation in Ukraine. Here the peace activist and author Medea Benjamin joins The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the history of Ukraine as explained in her new book, War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict, co-authored with Nicholas Davies.

Medea Benjamin is also the co-founder of Code Pink and author of Drone Warfare, Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the US Saudi Connection, and Inside Iran. Medea Benjamin is also the co-founder of Code Pink and author of Drone Warfare, Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the US Saudi Connection, and Inside Iran.

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Yes, Virginia, There is Such a Thing as History, by Professor Diana Butler Bass

History is not just something nice we learn about the past, it is what we learn about the power struggles human beings have confronted to keep the wheel of life turning. History can be used to justify exploitation and oppression or it can be used as a tool for human liberation and fulfillment. We all have to decide how we read history and use history because history is not an objective enterprise, it is a human enterprise, and, therefore, it should be explored with all its complexities and ruffles. 

The article below is a great lesson about the importance of history by Professor Diana Butler Bass: https://dianabutlerbass.substack.com/p/yes-virginia-there-is-such-a-thing?utm_source=email-ufi&utm_medium=email

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What if…we quit offering United Methodist worship?

Article's title: What if…we quit offering United Methodist worship? Follow the link:  https://hackingchristianity.net/2022/07/what-if-we-quit-offering-united-methodist-worship-guest-post.html

This article was shared with me and I thought you will find it interesting. This is a great article regarding the Church's focus on worship disconnected from discipleship making. We have been called to make disciples and worship is an aspect of discipleship but Christian life cannot be reduced to worship separate from living in the world. The author pay special attention to the UMC's experience. Powerful challenge to the present state of the Church in America. Enjoy the reading.

An ‘imposter Christianity’ is threatening American democracy

Great article on the threat that the values of white Christian nationalism represent to Biblical values. An article worth reading and sharing.

An ‘imposter Christianity’ is threatening American democracyAnalysis 

by John Blake, 

CNN Updated 12:46 PM EDT, Sun July 24, 2022

The Beautiful Wholeness of Nature

Here is a powerful article on the interconnection of everything in the universe: The Beautiful Wholeness of Nature. There is no aspect of life that escapes the reality of our connectivity, the reality that we live in an intricate network of mutuality: whatever affects one affects us all. If we are to make a difference in the world it cannot be simply by thinking of one aspect of life but of all of life. Fundamentally, we need to accept the reality that we need each other and the entire creation to survive and thrive. Enjoy the reading!

¿Dónde está la paz de Dios hoy?

Poderoso mensaje profetico del Padre Luis Barrios, sacerdote Anglicano en la ciudad de Nueva York. Disfruten el mensaje. Corto pero poderoso.

Harvest of Empire: Juan González on Landmark Book, Immigration & Consequ...

Juan Gonzalez discusses the revised version of his book: Harvest of Empire. This is a powerful and on point description of the Latin American reality. Listen and share.

Racism and the Latinx Community - Webinar #9

On August 3, 2019, a shooter killed 23 people in El Paso, Texas. His motivation was to fuel an anti-immigrant hatred in the United States. Before his attack he posted an anti-Hispanic, anti-immigrant manifesto that promoted a white supremacist thought on the internet and during the attack he admitted that he targeted "Mexicans". This is one example of the tragic cost of racism for the Latinx communities in this country. This month’s “Raise Up Your Voice Against Racism” webinar will examine the numerous hardships and challenges for the Latinx communities when it comes to racism.

Enjoy the Conversation/Dialogue on anti-immigrant/racism issues impacting Latinos/as in the USA. Presenters: the Rev. Dr. Giovanni Arroyo, General Secretary of the General Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church, the Rev. Dr. Lydia Munoz, pastor in the Eastern PA Annual Conference, and the Rev. Dr. Eliezer Valentin-Castanon, District Superintendent of Frederick in the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church. Moderator, the Rev. Neal Christie, Executive Minister of Connected Engagement in the Baltimore Washington Conference.

The Key to Christian Unity Unlocked with Francis Chan, Hank Hanegraaff &...

This is a powerful conversation between an evangelical pastor and preacher, and two Orthodox Christians. In this video, KP Yohannan sits down with Francis Chan and Hank Hanegraaff, to dive into some deep conversation on what it is that unifies Christians, and what it is that is dividing the Christians. This is the type of dialogue we should be engaging in for the sake of the Gospel. Listen, contemplate, and share.

RT y ¡Ahí les va!, fuera del aire (y las redes) en territorio europeo, p...

Otras perspectivas que ayudan para que otras voces se escuchen en el debate internacional. La guera no es una solucion para trabajar differencias, informacion fidedigna y hechos son los que beben dirigir nuestras acciones. Rusia no esta justificada a hacer lo que ha hecho pero eso es solo parte de la conversacion. Escuchen y compartan.

RSVP NOW: Mass Poor People’s & Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly & Moral March ...

Together we can make a difference. Come and join the struggle for a just and equitable society. Feel free to share.