If you have been following the blog-o-sphere or twitter-verse this past 2 weeks, then you will know that race, gender, sexuality and social location have been quite contentious issues. It just so happens that I have been far out of the loop as I have been on hiatus while renovating my parents … Read more about Privilege is not Racism, Sexism or Oppression: a proposal
Beauty, Bodies and Blunders
President Obama got in some hot water for a compliment he paid California Attorney General Kamala Harris. He said: You have to be careful to, first of all, say she is brilliant and she is dedicated and she is tough, and she is exactly what you'd want in anybody who is administering the law, and … Read more about Beauty, Bodies and Blunders
Day 12: The Voice of God in Others
I have always been haunted by the insight that: "The voice of God is often found in the mouth of a friend". I need so much grace. I require so much help in the things of life. I need others ... and I don't always like that. I am blogging my way through Neighbors and Wisemen for Lent. I was … Read more about Day 12: The Voice of God in Others
Issues of Race in Politics, Music, TV and Sports
by Bo Sanders [I initially wrote this for Ethnic Space & Faith but thought it would be fun to cross pollinate.] Despite what the caller said on this week’s ‘Take Them to Task’ segment from the Smiley & West show said, race is still an issue in North America - not everyone is color … Read more about Issues of Race in Politics, Music, TV and Sports
Extremely White Male & Incredibly Homophobic
The news is wild these days! Its almost as if there is a cultural shift underway! Let me just highlight 4 news stories from the past week: 1) The Pope: Gay marriage threatens humanity’s future 2) Pastor Joel Osteen to Oprah: Homosexuality Is Sin — But Gay People Will Get Into … Read more about Extremely White Male & Incredibly Homophobic