The Cottage - Conversation with Robert P. Jones: "Hidden Roots of White Supremacy"

Yesterday I listened to a presentation made by Dr. Robert P. Jones, president of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). He spoke about his new book, The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy, with Dr. Diana Butler Bass the host of The Cottage.

Bass and Jones talked about history, religion, and politics — and the current conflicts over American identity. For Dr. Jones, we need to understand the issues facing the United States better if we start with 1493, the year of Columbus’ second voyage to North America. He points readers toward a wider — and more honest — vision of history that involves realistic hope for a better future.

America’s Other Constitution: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787

America’s Other Constitution: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787– A Birthday Appreciation, by Gleaves Whitney

This is a great article that helps us remember the work that other people have done to build a more just and fair society. On July 13, we celebrated the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. A document that has made a difference in how we see ourselves as a country, and how we can become a better people. Enjoy the reading.

Critical Race Theory: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Powerful explanation of Critical Race Theory as part of the John Oliver show. The reality is that most people do not understand nor know what is it that they do not like. People just repeat what the people they venerate say and take face value without any research. This is worth sharing.

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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