Racism in the Church - John H. Armstrong on SBE

Erik April 18th, 2008

When Rev. Jeremiah Wright said, "God bless America? No! God damn America," how do we hear his words? John Armstrong stops by Steve Brown Etc. this week to talk about it. Use one of the options at the bottom of this post to listen.

Dr. Armstrong has taken heat for his stance on the issue and for writing things like…

"Racism can be variously understood and thus most of us who are white are convinced that we are not racists at all. But racism is more than personal prejudic … (Read More)

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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Dream

John H. Armstrong January 21st, 2008

Today is Martin Luther King day in the United States. Though this celebration was met with much opposition in its origins some years ago I am persuaded that it reminds us, sometimes most uncomfortably, of our very long struggle regarding race. It also reminds us of the need to remain ever vigilant to address the injustices and racism that still remain. I personally believe Dr. King was an American icon for social change and that his legacy, though not perfect, is properly honored by us all today … (Read More)

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