A couple of months ago I had the opportunity to see 35 min. of the new Exodus: Gods and Kings. The 10 or so clips that I saw were both visually stunning and action packed. I actually was fairly impressed to be honest. Now, we all know that there are 2 aspects of the movie that are going to garner … Read more about Waiting To See God In The Exodus Movie
Seductive Statistics and Evangelical Persecution Complex
An intriguing aspect of cultural conceptions has to do with importance of numbers. Empires have historically (and colonial projects more recently) have trusted in the power of quantification for both influence in shaping narrative and to fuel the imagination of the population. The ability to take a … Read more about Seductive Statistics and Evangelical Persecution Complex
This Week In Whiteness
This is the first installment of what I fear will be an ongoing series. At the end of our review of the film 12 Years A Slave, I made a case that there is a deep and central ongoing problem related to race in this country - that we don't quite know how to get at. Now, some of you may be thinking … Read more about This Week In Whiteness
Avoiding That Awful Number: 666
A quirky and sad story has emerged out of Kentucky this week. In one of the strangest cases of purported religious beliefs intersecting with athletic performance, a Kentucky junior cross country runner voluntarily walked away from a chance to qualify for the state meet to avoid running with the bib … Read more about Avoiding That Awful Number: 666
12 Years A Slave and the Cross of Christ
by Bo Sanders 12 Years A Slave is one of the most powerful movies I have ever seen. The cinematic elements compliment the twisted and troubling plot to create a riveting experience for the viewer. What follows is a theological reflection - for a more formal review of the movie check out Pop … Read more about 12 Years A Slave and the Cross of Christ
Privilege is not Racism, Sexism or Oppression: a proposal
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
Living Out Faith Loud (Day 15)
I’m blogging my way through Neighbors and Wisemen for Lent. Today we read chpt. 15 where the author tells us a story about Dr. John Perkins’ visit to a packed Reed College auditorium. For those of you who don’t have the book, here are some selections from the chapter to get you up to speed. With … Read more about Living Out Faith Loud (Day 15)
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
The Silent White Guy and Invisible Black Women
A record number of people read the post yesterday “Beyonce and the Bigger Question”. I want to thank everyone who commented on the blog, FaceBook and Twitter for making the conversation so fruitful and constructive. It is a difficult question and we certainly have an issue with race in our … Read more about The Silent White Guy and Invisible Black Women
Beyoncé and the Bigger Question
It is with great interest that I have read the blowback over the Beyoncé SuperBowl Half-Time Show. I have read several interesting articles - both in support and in criticism - of the spectacle. I get why people want to talk about her outfit, her moves, and her assembled cast of all females - … Read more about Beyoncé and the Bigger Question
Randy Woodley on Race [MLK Bonus Trac]
In this bonus trac I ask my mentor Randy Woodley why it seems like over the last 30 years it seems like we are going backwards in some important areas of equality and liberation. I have been saving this for Martin Luther King day because just before this question Randy and I were talking about … Read more about Randy Woodley on Race [MLK Bonus Trac]
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