To call church to the fore and acknowledge that its methodology is death dealing and requires a particular death that’s self depreciating and so counterintuitive and productive to a God who holds many names and exists in many ways that I believe sees creation as good is provocative and would like to use for my lecture😊
A few years ago in school I started talking about the racism that exists within the Church, but was disregarded by my religion teacher and didn't fully have the knowledge or ability to articulate what I was trying to say. This piece has reminded me of that encounter. I didn't try to understand what I was trying to say and forgot about it. Thank you for this entry point into a subject I let myself stop caring about.
one of the things I appreciate about this piece is in the discussions held since sharing it with others.
for many, you’ve offered points of entry to extend critique in a way that’s both careful and of rupture.
sometimes we must simply call a thing a thing. you’ve done so and still offered encouragement for those who value Congregation, + Commitment when it is truly of and for our community.
Thank you so much for reading this piece and including it in part of discussion with your community! Sitting with the rest of your words, "careful and of rupture," ... very good.
Thank you for this offering, Chinyere. This is so incredibly important and pivotal to my current spiritual, religious, and identity development as a Black woman, and frankly just as me. Again, thank you!
This is good!!!
To call church to the fore and acknowledge that its methodology is death dealing and requires a particular death that’s self depreciating and so counterintuitive and productive to a God who holds many names and exists in many ways that I believe sees creation as good is provocative and would like to use for my lecture😊
“the methodology is death dealing!” That’s it! Looking forward to hearing more about your lecture!
A few years ago in school I started talking about the racism that exists within the Church, but was disregarded by my religion teacher and didn't fully have the knowledge or ability to articulate what I was trying to say. This piece has reminded me of that encounter. I didn't try to understand what I was trying to say and forgot about it. Thank you for this entry point into a subject I let myself stop caring about.
felt. I hope the feelings and thoughts that need to return to you, safely will.
one of the things I appreciate about this piece is in the discussions held since sharing it with others.
for many, you’ve offered points of entry to extend critique in a way that’s both careful and of rupture.
sometimes we must simply call a thing a thing. you’ve done so and still offered encouragement for those who value Congregation, + Commitment when it is truly of and for our community.
Thank you so much for reading this piece and including it in part of discussion with your community! Sitting with the rest of your words, "careful and of rupture," ... very good.
Thank you for this offering, Chinyere. This is so incredibly important and pivotal to my current spiritual, religious, and identity development as a Black woman, and frankly just as me. Again, thank you!
Thank you so much for reading and I’m happy it resonates! Wishing you well as you navigate what this looks like for you!