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Black Lives Matter and the Mirage of Activist Salvation
"All of us growl like bears, and moan sadly like doves; we hope for justice, but there is none, for salvation, but it is far from us." Isaiah 59:11 (NASB) Image credit: huffingtonpost.com I recently undertook a rather judicious study of the Guiding Principles of the...
The Insufficiency of Our Efforts to Achieve Racial Reconciliation
“and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation, that thy would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him, though He is not far from each one of...
The Fight For Justice Is a Battle Over Hearts Not Hashtags
Police memorial statue vandalized in Byrd Park in Richmond, Virginia Image credit: Mark Gormus/Richmond Times-Dispatch In Genesis 4:3-8 we are presented with what many would consider the first occurrence of injustice in all of human history. The text describes how...
Taking a Fresh Look at the Life of Jonah: 9 Biblical Principles to Consider
It should go without saying that the Old Testament account of the prophet Jonah is one with which most of us are familiar to one extent or another. Since our earliest childhood our parents, Sunday School teachers, and pastors have regaled us with their interpretations...
Reflections on the 4th of July From a Black Christian Conservative
"...and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation." Acts 17:26 (NASB) I distinctly remember celebrating Independence Day as a young boy growing up...
“November Nirvana” or The Misguidedness of Viewing Politics as a Means to National Salvation
The 2016 presidential election is less than six months away and, as with previous election cycles, curiosity abounds concerning the question of what role Christians will play in determining who will occupy the White House for the next four years. Now, having read that...
The Legacy of Muhammad Ali and How Being ‘The Greatest’ Still Isn’t Quite Good Enough
Image credit: huffingtonpost.com Few things in this world give insight into the theology of individuals who profess to be Christian than the death of a beloved celebrity. Prior to their earthly demise, most Christians are staunch particularists when it comes to a...
Black Christian Millennials: Seeking Perfect Justice in an Imperfect World
Image credit: fusion.net Disclaimer: The following commentary is in response to an article published on the website fusion.net entitled Black Youth Are Going Church-Hopping and Here's Why by Tyree Boyd-Pates. It is not meant as a criticism of Mr. Boyd-Pates nor of...
The Blessings of Being Transparent With an Omniscient God
How transparent are you with God? The question may seem non sequitur considering that God, the omniscient creator of all life, inherently comprehends everything that can possibly be known about us (Psalm 139:1-3; Hebrews 4:13). Nevertheless, there is something to be...
Why American Christianity Needs to Die
Image credit: daveburchett.com The Obama administration has issued what amounts to a dictatorial fiat, mandating that all public schools allow transgendered students access to the bathroom that aligns with their chosen gender identity. It is just the latest in a...