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Category Archives: Power and Privilege
The Mercy Lifeline
President Trump couldn’t have been more mistaken. During the January 21, 2025 Washington DC National Cathedral prayer service—the closing presidential inaugural event—Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde concluded her sermon with a courageous personal appeal to President Trump, seated prominently in the front … Continue reading
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Tagged christianity, donald-trump, faith, jesus, politics
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Malestrom: Jesus’ Model for Men is Countercultural
Despite rampant global power struggles and their abuses, humanity’s history also includes inspiring examples of power being used for great goodness. This dichotomy features in the book “Malestrom: How Jesus Dismantles Patriarchy and Redefines Manhood”, which explores biblical men resisting patriarchal constructs and embracing the teachings of Jesus. The book argues that this aligns with a more countercultural, but hopeful, expression of masculinity. Continue reading
Posted in abuse of power, Malestrom, Patriarchy, Power and Privilege, Theology
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Check out these Podcasts!
At the risk of overdoing things, below are links to 3 podcasts I want to recommend. Recently, all three invited me to discuss my work and, in particular, Malestrom: How Jesus Dismantles Patriarchy and Redefines Manhood. All three were interesting, encouraging conversations—people … Continue reading
Pursuing the Pilgrim Principle
One of the books I’m reading at the moment is Kristin Kobes Du Mez’s A New Gospel for Women: Katherine Bushnell and the Challenge of Christian Feminism. Professor of History and Gender at Calvin College, Dr. Du Mez wrote this … Continue reading
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Male Power and Privilege—Destructive or Subversive?
The much-anticipated Singapore Summit put male power and privilege on full display. It was a meeting between two men whose ascendance came from the privilege of birth, crushing their rivals (often by bullying and brutal means), and the power of … Continue reading
Carolyn Custis James 