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Why I Hate The Term First Lady/Gentleman
In adopting the term First Lady or First Gentleman, the Black church may be in danger of creating a hierarchical structure that is unbiblical. Read more
How the Church Failed Christopher Dorner
The ex-cop vigilante released a manifesto detailing a litany of misdeeds suffered. But he missed an obvious target – the church. Read more
Inauguration Prayers, Black History, and the Homosexual Agenda
Myrile Evers-Williams, wife of slain civil rights icon, was set to share bookended inauguration prayers with Pastor Louie Giglio until Giglio decided to withdraw from the ceremony. Has a potentially historic African American event been usurped by the gay rights agenda? Read more
My Two and a Half Cents: An Open Letter to Angus T. Jones
Now that a little time has past since the young ‘Two and a Half Men’ star’s condemnation of his CBS show, here’s some advice for living out your faith even when you’re in the cast of a ‘filthy’ sitcom. Read more
Undoing the Damage of Sunday Morning Segregation
A compelling new history of Southern Presbyterian churches reveals the challenge of moving on from American Christianity’s cultural captivity to racism and patriarchal idolatry. Read more
Jesse Jackson: Christians Must Stay Engaged in the Political Process
According to veteran civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, real political change comes from the ‘third rail’ — from people of faith raising the right questions of conscience. Read more
Bedroom Hallelujahs
The church has allowed the world to turn sex — what God intended to be beautiful — into ‘the nasty.’ This is part one in an occasional series on bringing God back into your bedroom. Read more
Dylan Penningroth: Unearthing Hidden Facets of Black History
This 2012 MacArthur Fellowship recipient is doing groundbreaking work that reveals surprising aspects of African American slave life, and how it paved the way for black freedom. Read more
Is the Black Church Misapplying Its Power?
OPINION: Are black clergy wasting energy on opposing gay marriage and calling for a boycott of the presidential election when other more pressing issues confront our communities? Read more
Will Black Voters Stay Home on Election Day?
Religious and moral issues could lead some Black Christians to stay away from the polls on Nov. 6. Will this spell trouble for President Obama? Read more



