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Thoughts on Unitarian Universalism from the provocative outer edges.
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You Can’t Hit A Straight Lick With A Crooked Stick
For those of you who only know me through this blog or post-college, it might surprise you to know that I came to religion late. Don't misunderstand, I grew up... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
His Name Is NOT “Killmonger” (Thoughts on Names and Naming)
With the Oscars happening two days ago, there has been an increase in thought pieces about the movies that nominated for Best Picture*. Because I'm always... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Beyond Anti-Racism 101?…or, Black Theology for Religious Liberals
Between being utterly stupefied with the enduring white fascination with blackface and adjusting to having a 2-month-old around*, I've been thinking about the... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Strange Fruit…or, Why We Are Still Having To Deal With Blackface
Anthony Pinn wrote, "Black bodies are complex signs that represent something both appealing and repulsive for the society in which we dwell." The beginning of... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Who We Learn
I should be writing about the attack on Jussie Smollett, but all I can see is that noose around his neck. So I won't write about that I have a question for the... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
One More Thing…..(Don’t Preach King On King Sunday Pt.2)
Dr. King's birthday was yesterday. He would have been 90. On Monday there is the national holiday to honor him. But in some states, Dr. King doesn't get the... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Don’t Preach King On King Sunday
King Sunday is rapidly approaching, hence I need to ask white ministers to do something that would seem counterintuitive. Don't preach about Martin Luther... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
What Empires Do (A Holy Innocents Day Thought)
Unless I'm reading my calendar wrong, today is the most meaningful day in the liturgical year for me; Holy Innocents Day. And never has the traditional... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The United States Is Not A Democracy. Stop Calling It One.
Before you jump in the comments to say that it is, answer this question: When have African Americans had unfettered access to the vote? With everything that is... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Don’t Front…..You Send Your Children To A “Segregation Academy” Too
.....you just use different words to describe it. It's Election Day in Mississippi today. And a lot of people outside of Mississippi are caught up in the news o... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
First Meditation On Forgiveness (Of Our Spiritual Strivings Pt.2)
I have been a Universalist all of my life. I was a Universalist before I knew the word "universalism" existed. I think it's important to point this out because... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Trauma and Change
Some of you may remember that before Black Panther consumed my life, I was doing research on the concept of continuing trauma. Science has shown us that trauma... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Of Our Spiritual Strivings
I've been re-reading UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray's letter which was published on her Facebook page Saturday night. (Actually I've read it a few... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Valley of the Shadow (#ArethaHomegoing Reflection 2)
Some things about Aretha's homegoing didn't really hit until the next day. Rev. Jesse Jackson's words was one of them. Linda Brown died earlier this year (in... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Crowns and Church Fans (#ArethaHomegoing Reflection 1)
Multiple streams of the Black church flow through me. I grew up in the evangelical/conservative wing of the Disciples tradition. My mother, her sister, and her... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Dying Young
In all of the hubbub of the upcoming release of Omarosa's book, the news of another Ferguson protestor dying on Friday didn't make it into the zeitgeist. His... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Why I Need Afro-Futurism (An Anniversary Day Thought)
I am not an optimist by nature. Never have been. This is why I need afro-futurism; to remind myself that there are black people in the future. I need... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Last Words…..Holy Weekend Thoughts
One day, hopefully not too far in the future, some nice church is going to let me do a "Last Words" Maundy Thursday/Good Friday service. There were also women... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Black Panther Theology Syllabus
I've been working on a theology syllabus that might help people understand things that are going on in Black Panther/Wakanda, and it has been enjoyable and... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Black Black Blackity Black Joy Of, and For, Black Panther
It has now been a little over a week since Black Panther officially opened in theaters and I am fresh off seeing it yet again. And, if the information is... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY