It is beyond time to explore the bad theology that supports injustice
| | | | | The theological work of racial justice |
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We need to talk about white belief
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If our efforts toward racial reconciliation in the United States are rooted in white belief, they will serve only to erase difference and center whiteness, says Brite Divinity School Professor Oluwatomisin Oredein.
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Resources for leaders during the pandemic
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Multiracial churches don't challenge racism until they challenge white supremacy |
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Multiracial churches donât necessarily accomplish the goals they set out for themselves. According to Professor Korie Little Edwards, people of color are often asked to set aside their preferences and settle for visible roles that are not substantive leadership positions. Can that be different?Â
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It's not just the coronavirus -- bad theology is killing us |
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William H. Lamar IV is a preacher, which means, in his words, "as I dust the COVID-19 crime scene, I am ultimately in search of theological fingerprints." What he finds is that pervasive bad theology has exacted a terrible price.Â
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There must be real repentance for the Doctrine of Discovery |
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| According to Mark Charles, congregations and people of faith must examine the history and theology that informed the exploration of the "New World" and laid the foundations for generations of injustice. |
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On being an Asian American woman theologian |
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| Earlham School of Religion Professor Grace Ji-Sun Kim offers a poignant reflection on the paradox of a title that both empowers and confines you. |
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Third Culture Faithful: Empowered Ministry for Multi-Ethnic Believers and Congregations
by Mario Melendez
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"It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is eleven o'clock on Sunday morning," said the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in1960. This quote remains true and begs the question, âHow do we heal the church divide?â
Mario Melendez presents an engaging introduction to the experiences of multi-ethnic believers and a path by which church leaders increase engagement and service to these diverse communities. Finding a model in Saint Timothy, Melendez reveals that multi-ethnic believers have always played a crucial role in Christian fellowship. Having experienced the mixing of their parents' heritage during their upbringing, third cultures kids are invaluable cultural and religious ambassadors. Embracing the unique gifts of third culture congregants and leaders, churches can embody the kaleidescope of their communities and bring about healing amongst the people of God.
Church clergy and lay leaders, as well as members of multi-ethnic households and those looking to increase the engagement of diverse groups within their congregation, will find Third Culture Faithful an inspiring call to action.
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In the Christian tradition, we are hastening to the end of another Lent, that season of reflection and repentance as we prepare to mark Holy Week and to celebrate Easter. Often that preparatory work is narrated at the individual level -- asking us to examine our conscience and make amends for our wrongdoings. The writers in this Weekly invite all of us to a deeper reflection, examination and repentance -- a collective reflection, examination and repentance -- for the ways that our theologies have perpetrated injustice. But beyond awareness and acknowledgement, they also invite us to excise from our theology all that would continue to oppress the people of God. Obviously, this will take much longer than any Lent. This may well be the work of our lives. We'll see you next week, and in the meantime, peace!Â
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Managing Director, Alban at Duke Divinity |
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| | | | alban.org // alban@duke.edu |
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