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Jesus Christ was a Community Organizer

As I think about those who recently mocked the term ‘Community Organizer’, the first thing that comes to my mind is Christian Conservative. I apologize in advance if you consider yourself one and are offended (note: I am a believer; a Christian).
I detest the phrase ‘Christian Conservative’. I think it’s an oxymoron and exclusive. Was [...]

8Sep2008 | Latonya | Comments | Continued
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Obama: SayNo2

Florida, California, Indiana, and Arizona have gay marriage ban amendments on their ballots this year. Senator, and presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, Barack Obama told Florida Red and Blue (organization spearheading opposition to the amendment in Florida) that he opposes the amendment.

credit: Craig Axxie
Ignorance = Tolerated, Not Accepted

Though backers contend that the amendment does not [...]

12Jun2008 | gbevel | Comments | Continued
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Are you happy now?! … probably not

Barack Obama once again disassociated himself with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrkhan at the final presidential debate Tuesday.
“I obviously can’t censor him, but it is not support that I sought. And we’re not doing anything, I assure you, formally or informally with Minister Farrakhan,” he said.
Read more about it here.

27Feb2008 | Eugene | Comments | Continued
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Just Hatin’

I haven’t made up my mind about this election yet, but some are truly convinced that Barack Obama is going to win. That’s the only explainable reason why some must be working so hard to tear this man down.
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Are Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam still relevant or am I underestimating them?
This writer seems [...]

15Jan2008 | Eugene | Comments | Continued
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Kicking in the door : An introduction of sorts

Well, you may not know me but I know you very well. You are the type that wants to see if there is anyone out there that can help you find yourself out in the cold vastness of cyberspace. You want to know if there is anyone else who thinks like you or acts like [...]

27Dec2007 | tigga76 | Comments | Continued
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Merry Christmas, YBP!

For those who recongize it, Christmas celebrates not just the birth of Christ, the Word made flesh, but the awakening in each of us to oneness, love, and hope. Gone are fear, doubt, lack and limitation. Here and now, there is peace.
So maybe that’s why during this season we look here and there for ways to [...]

25Dec2007 | gbevel | Comments | Continued
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Coming to America

Missionaries to the U.S. from Africa? What impact could this have on the U.S.? African-U.S. relations? Your thoughts?
Here’s an excerpt from a recent article:
“America is fast becoming a mission ground again,” said Sunday Adelaja, a Nigerian immigrant who pastors The Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations in the Ukraine.
Adelaja is among [...]

23Nov2007 | Eugene | Comments | Continued
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12 years later

Today is the 12th anniversary of the Million Man March, a “day of atonement” for black men across the nation that took place on the Washington Mall. Since then, Oct. 16 has been known as the Holy Day of Atonement. Minister Louis Farrakhan will speak about it today at the Atlanta Civic Center. Read about [...]

16Oct2007 | Eugene | Comments | Continued
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How do YOU self-identify?

The comments and conversations about how Egyptians self-identify reminded me of a conversation I had with a YBP some time back.
She asked me how I self-identify and in what order. After thinking about it, I told her that I view myself as a Christian first; person of faith second; black third; so on and [...]

1Oct2007 | Eugene | Comments | Continued
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The U.S. of Faith

The Evangelical Right has not ruined the American people’s desire for a “godly” leader, reported the Washington Post.
Despite all the damage done in the (false) name of religion during the past two presidential terms, Americans still want their leader to believe in God. In fact, those surveyed said they are still more likely to vote [...]

17Sep2007 | Eugene | Comments | Continued
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