Lacking centralized authority, Churches of Christ sought to mediate their theology through denominational journals, colleges, and lectureships. As the only centralized voices of the denomination, these entities failed to address the division between African Americans and whites, thereby providing a false veneer of cohesion to insiders and outsiders of Churches of Christ. These three bodies … Continue reading Silent Bystander
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What’s patriarchy?
My son asked his dad and I what patriarchy was yesterday. It came up as he was listening to us discuss one of my favorite stories in the bible, when Jesus turns water to wine at a wedding in Cana. After hearing me say that I feel Jesus’ mother is criticized unfairly, my husband answered, … Continue reading What’s patriarchy?