The American Scholar: James Baldwin's America - Thomas Chatterton Williams

Great book review. Indeed, this review presents truths both hard and timeless. A powerful critique to our rosy world as Americans. This reminds me of a conversation that took place in a class I am teaching about immigration and the American experience. The person in the group told the group that the documentary we had just watched as a class was disturbing to because it spoke of the USA as an imperial country. Even thought the evidence was there the person refused to accept that the USA has been, and continues to be, an imperial power; controlling people's lives around the world. For this student to be patriotic was to reject this notion of imperialism because it clashes with their notion of what they believe their country stands for: we are the good guys, we do not do those things that other countries have done (i.e., England, Spain, France, Germany, Russia, etc.) against people in the world. So, check out the review, get the book. Read and share!

The American Scholar: James Baldwin's America - Thomas Chatterton Williams

God Can’t!—and the Bible Says So · For The Love of Wisdom and The Wisdom of Love · Thomas Jay Oord

Great article by Professor Oord. Something all of us shoudl read and share. Check it out. God Can’t!—and the Bible Says So · For The Love of Wisdom and The Wisdom of Love · Thomas Jay Oord

Ending Mass Incarceration: Bryan Stevenson - YouTube

Powerful interview with Brian Stevenson about his new book "Ending Mass Incarceration." This book together The New Jim Crow are powerful examples of the INJUSTICE of the so called criminal justice. Check it out and share it. Ending Mass Incarceration: Bryan Stevenson - YouTube

The Big Picture: End Mass Incarceration - YouTube

This is a powerful video that truly helps us with understanding why we must change the system of incarceration, the criminal justice system to be more fair, more just. Check it out, and share it! The Big Picture: End Mass Incarceration - YouTube

Socialism for the Rich, Capitalism for the Poor: An Interview With Noam Chomsky

Excellent article to read. Chomsky certainly speaks with great clarity on difficult issues and helps to make things easier to understand, how our "democracy" works and who benefits. Read, and watch the documentary (it is in Netflix if you are subscribed). Enjoy and share. Socialism for the Rich, Capitalism for the Poor: An Interview With Noam Chomsky

How Capitalism Perpetuates Immigration

Powerful article on how are capitalism and immigration linked. Clearly for those of us who have been advocating for changes in immigration policy, we cannot overlook the reality of its causes: i.e., poverty, NAFTA, colonialism, etc. Read and share. How Capitalism Perpetuates Immigration

Ministry Matters™ | Preaching on Race: Theology Rather Than Anthropology

Follow this link to a powerful call from one of our Bishops to take the bull by the horn and start preaching about race, and other issues that matter to our society. PREACHING ON RACE: THEOLOGY RATHER THAN ANTHROPOLOGY is a great way to get the conversation going in church. Enjoy it! Ministry Matters™ | Preaching on Race: Theology Rather Than Anthropology