Compassion, Peace, and Justice Unbound

Why SDOP: Community’s Power for Social Change

Interviewing Alonzo Johnson, Coordinator for Self Development of People Editor’s note:  Last month, Unbound wrote about reparations as beginning with investments in fully integrated and equal education, in equal access to housing and jobs, and in equal and fair prison sentencing. … Continue reading

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Ending the Reign of the Invisible Monster: Privilege

There is no such thing as race – true or false? The answer is true. Contemporary scholars agree that “race” is a recent invention. There is only one race, the human race. In fact, there is widespread agreement among scholars … Continue reading

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Violence, Violence Everywhere

I imagine you have seen it happen before. It happened to me recently, though not for the first time. I was on my way to the Goodwill to drop off some donated items. When I pulled up to a traffic … Continue reading

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What is a “Peace Church?”

What is a “Peace Church?”

Is the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) now being called to become a “peace church,” not simply opposing particular wars but affirming nonviolence as a basic orientation toward conflict in our daily lives, in our communities, and in our world? If so, … Continue reading

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