Tag: politics
Bridging Differences by Remembering Common Humanity
During the 2016 presidential election, as the socio-political climate of the entire nation changed, I observed polarization and the creeping normalization of xenophobia in my own high school. This was... Read More
A Pagan Reflects on Thomas Merton, Politics, and Christian Grace
In other words, Christian charity is no longer real unless it is accompanied by a concern with social justice. Like many self-identified religious black sheep, time at home with Christian family durin... Read More
#RNCinCLE + #DNCinPHL = #Theonormativity
I’m going to do it: I’m going to get political. Mind – I did not say ‘partisan’. I intentionally watched both the Republican and Democratic conventions, and intend to critically ins... Read More
Social Justice is a Loaded Term
“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” – Lilla Watson Although the abov... Read More
Hope is an Action
“They gave Pandora a box. Prometheus begged her not to open it. She opened it. Every evil to which human flesh is heir came out of it. The last thing to come out of the box was hope. It flew awa... Read More
Putting a Stop to Fear and Prejudice Through Engaging the “Other”
Managing Editor’s note: all Contributing Scholars begin writing by answering the following question as their first post: Why are you committed to building relationships with those from different rel... Read More
Racial Justice Organizing: Religion of the “Nones”?
I circled the block, looking for a downtown parking spot on a busy weeknight. Everyone else was hurrying home from work, but I was heading out to attend a meeting of the Portland, Oregon chapter of S... Read More
Needing to Know Your Neighbors
Managing Editor’s note: all Contributing Scholars begin writing by answering the following question as their first post: Why are you committed to building relationships with those from different rel... Read More