Racism and homosexuality are hot topics right now. What can systemic racism teach us about our interpretations of Paul’s mentions of homosexuality?
Tag Archives: Theology
Trouble I’ve Seen, Part 4: Projections of Jesus
As Hart writes, “Jesus may be our answer, but our projections of Jesus may also be our problem.” How do our projections of Jesus impact our response to racial, economic, and political injustice?
White Privilege and Racism: A Personal Exploration
Let me share with you what I’m learning about myself as I explore White privilege, systemic racism, oppression, and inequality. Let’s be part of the conversation.
Abraham, the Slave Owner
Abraham, one of Israel’s forefathers in the Old Testament, was a slave owner, as were (probably) many, if not all, of the patriarchs in Israelite history. So, let’s talk about it.
Trouble I’ve Seen, Part 3: Critical Race Theory (CRT)
Critical Race Theory (CRT) has recently become a hot topic in many Christian circles. What is CRT? Is CRT a big deal?
Trouble I’ve Seen, Part 2: The Race Card
People playing “the race card” is a common complaint, but when we argue about the “race card,” we’re only focusing on a single card in an entire deck.
Gatekeepers and Pilgrims: Choosing Control Over Christ
Viewing ourselves as gatekeepers and pilgrims can help us recognize the temptation to choose control over Jesus. Christianity is a journey, not a border that needs guarding.
Trouble I’ve Seen, Part 1: Horizontal and Vertical Racism
In Trouble I’ve Seen, Drew G.I. Hart distinguishes between horizontal racism (inter-relational) and vertical racism (structural). How do these categories help us identify and talk about racism?
Liberty, Gospel, and Free Will
What’s the difference between liberty and free will, and is there tension between American liberty and the Gospel?
Injustice and the Anger of God
“If we put the emphasis on a person’s identity then God becomes a tribal deity – a discriminating God who distributes blessing or punishment, justice or compassion based on which group you belong to.” – Skye Jethani
Breaking Bread Theology 