The settlement against Bank of America because of the racist practices of its subsidiary Countrywide has really struck a raw nerve. I hope we’ll soon begin seeing reports in the major media regarding the longterm harm this has done to the individuals who were bilked by Countrywide, not just reports that analyze the financial impact this will… Continue reading Rose-tinted Glasses
Here’s a couple of interesting resources I’ve come across today that indicate the necessity of community that I highly recommend: Individualism, Desire, and the Christian Self by Matt Anslow TEDx Talk by Chuck Collins:
This past week during one of my workouts I listened to a teaching by Rob Bell at Mars Hill Church in Grand Rapids, MI. He taught about Acts 2: 42-47 (see http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%202:42-47&version=CEV for the Bible verses and http://marshill.org/teaching/2011/10/09/how-it-works-in-our-house-acts-2v42-47/ for the sermon). In his teaching, Bell made mention of the Social and Health Index that uses… Continue reading Inequality and Health
I have been fortunate to come across a number of great articles and books recently that continue to help my framing of the many economic, environmental, racial, and other injustices that have and are occurring in our neighborhoods and throughout the world. Some of these readings also consider what justice is. I continue to work… Continue reading Seeking Justice
The frustration of knowing that there are those who take advantage of government programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (aka food stamps) came up during a conversation with a friend the other day. For a number of my friends, that this happens is a reason to question the effectiveness and therefore the worthiness of… Continue reading Opportunity Spaces
