Whirlpools exist in many areas of our lives. Some come because of disease, for instance addictions to drugs or gambling. Some come because of choices, for instance lies we tell that take on a life of their own. When our lives get caught in such whirlpools, they can suck us in and keep us from… Continue reading The Whirlpool of Racism
George Tinker is an assistant professor of cross-cultural ministries at Iliff School of Theology. He describes his heritage as mixed blood, birthed by an Osage father and Lutheran mother. I recently read an interview with Mr. Tinker by Bob Hulteen entitled “With Drum and Cup”. In the interview Mr. Tinker describes the problem he finds… Continue reading Racial reconciliation: a key to the economic crisis
A letter to NPR, read during today’s “Morning Edition”, responded to recent reports by NPR that seemed to emphasize that this past presidential election was about race, something the listener felt was inaccurate. Indeed, yesterday a mock edition of the New York Times (online version at: http://www.nytimes-se.com/) was distributed that forecasted an America next July… Continue reading Obama’s Election and Racism
