Category: history

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+ american history, history, holocaust, martin luther king, jr, united states, Washington D.C.

“America has not yet changed because so many think it need not change”: My Trip to Washington D.C.

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Recently, my son has been obsessed with the presidents, and he has wanted to visit Washington D.C. to see the portraits, memorials, and much more. As a result of his interest, we took a trip to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials and see the sites. Walking through D.C., I started thinking, again, about the ways we construct and interact with history. Specifically, I … Read More “America has not yet changed because so many think it need not change”: My Trip to Washington D.C.

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+ christianity, history, prejudice, religion

The Dangers of Preaching the Persecution of Christians in the United States

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Growing up in the evangelical church, and continuing to attend during adulthood, I’ve noticed that the sermons from the pulpit typically, but not always, revolve around a handful of themes: service, spiritual gifts, tithing, relationships, evangelicalism, and a few more. Along with this carousel of themes, various comments continues to arise again and again. For me, the one that pops up all of the … Read More The Dangers of Preaching the Persecution of Christians in the United States

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+ american history, genocide, history, holocaust, jim crow, united nations

The Genocide Convention and “We Charge Genocide”

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On June 26, 1945, the United States, along with other nations, signed the Charter of the United Nations which mandates that its members work towards the maintaining of international peace, upholding international law, and working to secure and maintain equality and equity by “promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.” Three … Read More The Genocide Convention and “We Charge Genocide”

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+ american history, civil rights, history, james clyburn, lillian e smith, race

We Must Not Remain Silent: Lillian Smith’s “Address to White Liberals”

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Whenever I go to the Lillian E. Smith Center, I take time to look around, and inevitably, I always find something new that I’ve somehow missed in my previous trips. Usually, I scan the numerous books that Smith has in her library, her bedroom, and elsewhere. During a recent trip, I picked up Bucklin Moon’s Primer for White Folks (1945), a book I’d picked … Read More We Must Not Remain Silent: Lillian Smith’s “Address to White Liberals”

+ gun violence, history, mass shooting, politics, uvalde

Why do we continue to accept this?

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Frequently, when I was a kid, I’d go shooting with family. I shot replica M1-Garands, shotguns, AR-15s, handguns, and more. I remember one time holding a handgun, I can’t remember if it was Colt .44 or what, but when I pulled the trigger, the kickback knocked me backwards and my hands ached, from the grips. I enjoyed shooting, going out to the country and … Read More Why do we continue to accept this?

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