by John D. Pierce | Jan 12, 2021 | Opinion
While the Capitol cleaning staff was sweeping up glass and debris, there were the expected calls for national healing and reconciliation. It was time to bridge the political and social divides, we heard. Some voices were well intentioned, even hopeful and perhaps a...
by Jim Holladay | Jan 12, 2021 | Opinion
We need to stop saying, “This is not who we are” in response to acts of violence perpetrated by white supremacist groups. We need to stop saying it because it simply is not true. At the heart of America is an in-bred belief in white privilege and white supremacy. Deep...
by Tony Cartledge | Nov 25, 2020 | Opinion
It’s the day before Thanksgiving, so how can I not be thinking about gratitude? Concurrently, how can I not be thinking about those whose suffering contributed to my very fortunate place in life, even if such musing is tinged with guilt? On the surface, it’s nice to...
by Jon Singletary | Oct 7, 2020 | Opinion
Western Christianity focuses on virtues like humility from an individualistic rather than collective approach to being human. However, virtue does not have to stop with an understanding of one’s own sense of self; it can include a recognition of one’s family,...
by Jon Singletary | Oct 6, 2020 | Opinion
Humility is valuing others above myself. This means learning to truly see and hear the experiences of my colleagues and students – their gifts, contributions, hopes and pain. Humility, in respect to racism, means undoing the high view of whiteness, even if the...
