“You should come visit our church some Sunday,” Mary said on her way out the door with the rest of the choir. It was Martin Luther King Jr Day, and the choir of Scott… read more

I believe that being the church is about pursuing the commonwealth of God, the reign of heaven, for all the people of God. This harmony is the concord envisioned in bountiful… read more

Racism is deeply intertwined with law, custom and even religion. It’s so pervasive that it’s not always easy to identify, let alone dismantle. So constructive… read more

Angela Davis told a story from her childhood, about how she and her friends would dare each other to run across the street to homes on the segregated white side of Birmingham… read more

Recently, I was able to put down my thoughts about what the Good News (a U.S. advocacy group within The UMC) meeting in Nairobi means and reminds me of. In 2008 while I lived in… read more

Patriotism is an important part of traditional conservatism, a cultural resource for most working-class white Americans. Without question, love of country can be both a motivation … read more