abjean Black History, Culture, Meaning and Expression, Spirituality

The Negro Spirituals as a Form of Theology in the “Invisible Institution” (Part 2)

Note: Part 1 is available here To begin with, the slaves demonstrated the same faith in God the liberator as the Hebrews did when they left Egypt; they did so by remembering and believing in His Word of promise. The Hebrews had no way of knowing if or how He would save them from Pharaoh … Continue reading The Negro Spirituals as a Form of Theology in the “Invisible Institution” (Part 2)

Chelle Liminal, Meditation, Reflection, Spirituality

From: Plato, To: Activists for Love and Justice (Re: Covid-19)

Michelle Trebilcock, 18th May 2020 [These words have been written from my home on Wurundjeri Country of the Kulin Nations in the land called Melbourne, Australia. I pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging who are the continuing sovereign custodians of this land despite the crimes of colonisation.] For those of us … Continue reading From: Plato, To: Activists for Love and Justice (Re: Covid-19)

On A Journey Together Church, Culture, Spirituality

Never Forget the Rich Young Man: The Liminality of Religious Faith Among Young People-Part 2

You can read the first part of this essay here The first part of this spiritual excursion on the life and experience of the Rich Young Man story in Mark’s Gospel (Mk. 10:17-22) was for the purpose of exploring disaffiliation and young people in the United States. The purpose of this second section is to … Continue reading Never Forget the Rich Young Man: The Liminality of Religious Faith Among Young People-Part 2