Theology Panel conference call on Tuesday, November 18th, 8:30 EDT
Submitted by Rev_Roger on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 20:55
I would like to invite all those interested to the next Theology Panel conference call on Tuesday, November 18th, 8:30 EDT. To particpate call 1-218-339-2500, use 727705* as your access code.
The panel seeks to provide a progressive Christian theology to our our activist work in achieving social justice.
We have had several lively discussions thus far, and the value of those discussions can be enhanced with continued participation.
The agenda for the discussion is always open to suggestion, but I would propose that we discuss (in light of the election results) a christian response to sexism and racism.
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Sexism and racism
Roger,
Good topic. To help facilitate discussion of the racial issue I suggest reading today's article by Adam Nossiter in the NY Times, "For South, a Waning Hold On National Politics". www.nytimes.com/2008/11/11/politics/11south.html
Poor whites supported Mr. McCain in even higher numbers than George W. They generally express great concern over blacks getting "more aggressive", that folks who voted for Sen. Obama should go to the alter (and pray for forgiveness?) and the like. Only time will over come these prejudices. While many are apprehensive they do hope his presidency is sucessful.
So the challenge to this community is, how do we assist these folks deal with their fears from a Christian perpsective? What can we write, what can folks like you who live in the old south do, to help alleviate their fears? Why would anyone who voted for Sen. Obama need to pray for forgiveness? What is their great sin?
Regarding sexism, let's talk about why Sarah Palin's wardrobe was even considered an important political topic, try, in our minds, to see how the press expressed sexism in the races by Sen. Clinton and Gov. Palin's.
Re: the latter topic I hope Kety and Janet join us. I'd like to her their take on sexism in the press and American life in general.
I look forward to a lively, informative and personally useful conference call.
Rich