Category: justice
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On being a white man in leadership.
You may not have noticed, but I’m a white man. OK, you probably knew that, but it’s a reality that’s been on my mind recently. In general, this isn’t something American white men spend time thinking about. Though I’m no expert, I imagine that women and people of color are generally far more aware of…
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The Autobiography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today Americans celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy. Observed as a federal holiday since 1983- Martin Luther King Jr. Day was re-framed as a national day of service in 1994- it wasn’t until 2000 that every state officially recognized the holiday. There are few Americans as well-known or oft-quoted as Dr. King, yet many of…
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Immigration Interview with Jenny Hwang (2)
I want to thank Jenny Hwang for taking the time to answer some questions raised by her book, Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate. The national questions and debates about immigration aren’t going away anytime soon. Wouldn’t it be remarkable if Christians were informed theologically and practically about these issues…
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Author Interview: Welcoming the Stranger
I first mentioned Welcoming the Stranger back in September as I was just starting the book about the immigration debate. Rather than post a review in which I’d cajole you to read the book at your earliest convenience, I asked if one of the authors would be willing to engage a few questions which could…
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Finding Hope in the Midst of Deadly Vipers (2)
Be sure to read part one of Andy Kim’s reflection on the recent Deadly Vipers saga. In this post Andy wraps up his thoughts. I want to thank him for taking the time to so carefully articulate both his reactions to this whole deal along with his perspective about how this affects the road ahead.…
David W. Swanson 