47 years later, the Dream still waits to be realized
On August 28, 1963 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous “I have a dream” speech. There’s still a long, long way to go …
On August 28, 1963 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous “I have a dream” speech. There’s still a long, long way to go …
A little tongue-in-cheek humor from the late, great David Scholer. (Inspired by a recent FB repost from Ben C.) Ten reasons why men should not be ordained: 10. A man’s place is in the army. 9. For men who have children, their duties might distract them from the responsibility of being a parent. 8. Their …
Reframing GOOD Magazine’s article, “Inequality Makes Me Sick (Literally),” this interview with epidemiologist Richard Wilkinson is particularly interesting. Of particular note is his observation that it’s not those who have the most or the highest incomes who tend to be the happiest and healthiest, but those who have the most equality (or least inequality): …we …
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To commemorate International Women’s Day 2010. Dorothy L. Sayers: Perhaps it is no wonder that women were first at the cradle and last at the cross. They had never known a man like this man. There never has been such another. A prophet and teacher who never nagged them, never flattered or coaxed or patronized; …
Earlier this week, I went to a local showing of “Half the Sky Live.” I got home with every intention of writing up my experience and my thoughts. But my friend Ken Fong got there ahead of me. Here are his thoughts: At the urging of one of EBCLA deacons, I began reading NY Times …
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