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?
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Practicing faith as an Indigenous person: Books by Parry Stelter
On May 28, 2021, the remains of 215 children were found in unmarked graves on the site of a residential school ground. For residential school survivors and their families, this discovery triggered many painful memories. For non-Indigenous Canadians, and especially those who identify as Christians, our hearts are broken. We want to help in any way we can, but we are often … [Read more...] about Practicing faith as an Indigenous person: Books by Parry Stelter
How to process the shock and awe of Kamloops?
Recently I wrote about forgiveness and the way I was responding to the 215 children in a mass grave, at the Kamloops residential school. When I think about my reaction, I have to immediately step outside of myself, and think deeply about my fellow Indigenous People. How to process the shock and awe of the discovery of these mass graves. Many people are … [Read more...] about How to process the shock and awe of Kamloops?
The Residential School tragedy: Every child matters
Written by Ruth Hird and Rev. Dr. Ed Hird Oh, Canada...we have so much to answer for. What would it take for us to truly rediscover that every child matters? Before the COVID lockdown, I (Ruth) attended the Children of God musical where Corey Payette performs 'Gimikwenden Ina (Do You Remember)'. I invite you to listen to this song in remembering the 215 souls. (If it ever … [Read more...] about The Residential School tragedy: Every child matters
Protest to bring awareness of the situation in Myanmar
Beuler Say of Aldergrove took part in a protest in April in Vancouver, along with other members of the Karen Community. Say comments, “I can’t stay quiet anymore. My cousins are running for their lives. I have to do something!” Say was a child when her family arrived in Canada, but she remembers the hardship they faced in the refugee camps. Today many members of Say’s … [Read more...] about Protest to bring awareness of the situation in Myanmar