Last week, one of my students brought to my attention a really interesting article from the Washington Post, titled “Colin Kaepernick vs. Tim Tebow: A tale of two Christians on their knees.” [Find it here: Tebow and Kaepernick]. It was written in light of the current practice of NFL players taking a knee during the…… Continue reading The “Wrong” Kind of Christian
Category: Racism
3 Questions around Identity
Today has been another rich, full day in South Africa, and I absolutely must get to bed. So, instead of a full post, I thought I would just pose five of the questions that I have been wrestling with most today, in light of what we have seen and done. 1. We went to…… Continue reading 3 Questions around Identity
Lessons from Apartheid
Today was a rich, full day, with lots to learn and lots to process. We started the day at the Apartheid Museum, and three hours wasn’t enough to see it all. There was a great exhibit about Nelson Mandela–his life and history, and his role in ending apartheid; and then the museum itself had lots…… Continue reading Lessons from Apartheid
Allegiances, Kaepernick, and Taking a Knee
So, I love football–it’s hard to grow up in Denver & not love it; and after the Broncos’ Super Bowl win last season, I’m still in the post-victory glow. The season kicks off on Thursday–with a Bronco game (rematch of last year’s Super Bowl), and so I’m tuned back in to ESPN and other sports…… Continue reading Allegiances, Kaepernick, and Taking a Knee
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