Tag Archives: Civil Rights Movement

Rev. Maurice "Bojangles" Blanchard and his partner, Dominique James, joined by supporters as they pray and nonviolently protest marriage inequality

My Feet Are Tired, But My Soul’s Rested

Rev. Bojangles Blanchard, Gay Baptist Minister, Tells the Story behind His Arrest after Applying to Marry His Partner By Rev. Maurice “Bojangles” Blanchard   I’m Rev. Bojangles Blanchard and I was arrested, along with my partner, Dominique James, for holding … Continue reading

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ITC Ministry Conference

A Seminary where the Students Are Still Marching

Interdenominational Theological Center Elyse Ambrose examines the strong history of commitment to justice that the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) has demonstrated and how that same enthusiasm exists in the ITC community today. She outlines the perspectives and justice concerns of … Continue reading

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Jesus overturns moneychanging tables

Anger: A Principle for Faith and Organizing

By Katherine Chatelaine   Many of us are uncomfortable with anger, but seminary student, Katherine Chatelaine, says that anger is necessary for the Christian public life and for faith-based community organizing.   God is angry. God was angry in the … Continue reading

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photo of civil rights leaders, including Dr. King, meeting with Lyndon Johnson

Why I Am Still a Christian

By Gary Dorrien   (The following is an autobiographical reflection from social ethicist, Gary Dorrien, also appearing in “On Living Faith” series offered by Odyssey Networks, and previewed by Unbound on ecclesio.com. Looking back to the Civil Rights Movement and … Continue reading

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