Black Liberation Theology
There has been a lot of talk in the news about Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the now retired minister from Trinity UCC in Chicago. Rev. Wright is most famous for being Obama’s minister but a number of other prominent African Americans also belong to Rev. Wright’s former congregation (Oprah Winfrey was at one point a member). Rev. Wright is a scholar and preacher in the tradition of black liberation theology. Black liberation theology is not well known outside of certain segments of the black church and seminaries/divinity schools/religious studies departments. Before attacking Rev. Wright I think people have an obligation to familiarize themselves with the tradition he is coming out of. One of the most articulate proponent of black liberation theology is Union professor James Cone. I found a great interview with him on Bill Moyers Journal that is worth checking out. It can be viewed at http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/11232007/watch.html
There is also an interesting exchange between Rev. Wright and Sean Hannity from Fox News available on You Tube. It might offer some perspective on why Hannity seems to be out for Rev. Wright’s blood. Check it out below…
Baby Gym at the Cleveland Heights Rec Ctr
Asa is the only crawler at the baby gym. Maybe he’ll be a toddler soon!
22 inches of snow!
Churches around Cleveland closed for the day. Colin got a snow day and we got a full weekend together as a family. While we shoveled, Emma joined a friend at the local Jewish Community Center for swimming.
Spaghetti Lunch & Chillin’
Emma had some friends from her clay-working class over for lunch today.
We are starting to get connected w/ the homeschool community here. The kids have been very friendly as Emma has ventured out to the wide array of activities available. Veteran homeschooling parents have been incredibly supportive as we figure our way around town and learn how to tap into it’s resources.
~ Sara
I am with some friends. We watched a movie called “Mr. Magoriums Wonder Emporium.” We had a very fun time.
* Emma
Anne Feeney: unionmaid, hellraiser and labor singer
Saturday night concert at the church.
http://www.annefeeney.com/
http://www.iww.org/
Nap Time II
This handmade blanket was knitted for Asa by one of the Unitarian Universalist Society members and given to our family as a welcome gift. Since our move, I have taken a great deal of comfort from the quilts and blankets that family and loved ones have given to us. Wrapping up in them has protected my body and heart from chilly temperatures and lonely moods. I interact with them many times each day as I make a bed or tuck in the kids.
~ Sara
