Samuel Sey, A Ghanian-Canadian, writes thoughtfully and extensively on issues significant to our culture. He heard the gospel truth at the age of 19 and became a passionate proponent of truth through his blog (Slowtowrite.com). He is concerned that the white church is more concerned about the ideology of Critical Race Theory (CRT) than about actually doing justice to help the … [Read more...] about Personal reflections on Critical Race Theory
How far can we agree with Critical Race Theory?
When anyone advocates against injustice, oppression or evil then followers of Jesus find plenty in Scripture to support this direction. Followers of Critical Race Theory are focused on eliminating oppression as evil. God identifies with the suffering and oppressed and calls us to right the wrongs. He calls us to advocate for the powerless and vulnerable. He calls out states and … [Read more...] about How far can we agree with Critical Race Theory?
Is Critical Race Theory of concern in Canada?
On May 22, the State Senate for Texas passed a bill prohibiting the teaching of a quasi-Marxist ideology in public and open-enrollment charter schools. The prohibition against teaching that one race is inherently superior or that individuals are inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive by virtue of their race or sex seems to be a stab at Critical Race Theory (CRT). Canadian … [Read more...] about Is Critical Race Theory of concern in Canada?
A clash of cultures
When Jesus stepped into his world it was inevitable that there would be a clash of cultures. The faith he established was a boulder tossed into the pond of traditional Judaistic faith and traditional Roman/Greek thought and culture. The ripples are still being felt. Through the centuries alternate philosophies and cultures have resisted and fought to re-establish themselves … [Read more...] about A clash of cultures
Imagine Easter
Why imagine Easter when much of the world has forgotten the heart of it? Two weeks ago, my wife and I walked along a busy road by a nearby mall. The police were setting up detours and yellow tape across the road. There were no fire trucks or ambulances at the time. When we reached the mall entrance a single blue pick up truck sat angled in the middle of the road. There were … [Read more...] about Imagine Easter