Tagged: race and racism

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Comfort is NOT of the Spirit

As a rebellious member of the LDS blogger community, I knew that it was impossible to avoid this conversation. After dealing with several racist encountersboth in person and online, I have recognized that being silent is simply a comfortable compliance with not being willing to be deemed difficult and rebellious.

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Step in front, then step aside

In 2015 I had the pleasure to attend a Sunstone Education Foundation event, “Theology from the Margins Conference” where the keynote speech was given by Rev. Dr. Fatimah Salleh. Her sermon was one of...

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On White Man’s Burden

In the aftermath of recent happenings in Charlottesville, I’ve been sad and feeling powerless. I’m wrestling with my whiteness and what it means about my responsibility as a citizen of planet earth. In this...