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Category: Race Issues

A Random White Guy’s Vision for Racial Reconciliation

Posted on October 5, 2014July 19, 2015 by Brian Dahlen

Complainers are annoying. But we need them. Most people would rather ignore problems. It’s less stressful. And more fun. But throughout history, the consistent laments of various people groups have Read More …

Posted in Faith, Race Issues, Uncategorized2 Comments

Two Words that Prove Racism Exists in the Church

Posted on August 21, 2014July 19, 2015 by Brian Dahlen

It blows my mind that people don’t see it. After almost 2 weeks of protests in Ferguson, African Americans across the country continue to shake their heads in frustration. Another Read More …

Posted in Family, Media, Race Issues, Uncategorized2 Comments

The Problem with Ignoring Problems

Posted on January 21, 2014July 14, 2016 by Brian Dahlen

Wouldn’t it be nice if time really healed all wounds, and ignoring a problem actually solved it? Of course, everybody knows these strategies are doomed to fail. Or do they? Read More …

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The Epistle You’ve Never Read

Posted on January 14, 2014January 15, 2018 by Brian Dahlen

In 1979, a group of African American theologians proposed that it be added to the New Testament. The anti-apartheid movement in South Africa was inspired by its message. And yet Read More …

Posted in Faith, Links, Race Issues5 Comments

Segregation in Christian Music

Posted on October 1, 2013July 19, 2015 by Brian Dahlen

Motown didn’t just change music – it changed America. photo credit: Soul Portrait via photopin cc Founder Berry Gordy was a trailblazer. He redefined pop music, and introduced us to Read More …

Posted in Media, Race Issues, Uncategorized7 Comments

We’re Missing the Point: 6 Simple Truths Overlooked in the Aftermath of the Zimmerman Verdict

Posted on July 21, 2013July 19, 2015 by Brian Dahlen

Many Americans are completely missing the point. I’ve spent the last week quietly observing the commentaries and conversations that surfaced after George Zimmerman was acquitted of shooting and killing Trayvon Read More …

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Why So Much Apathy?

Posted on April 29, 2013July 19, 2015 by Brian Dahlen

Sometimes I feel completely alone in my outrage. It seems that whenever I raise the issue of racism among my peers, I get empty and abbreviated responses. Don’t get me Read More …

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Is It Safe There?

Posted on April 20, 2013July 19, 2015 by Brian Dahlen

photo credit: dbbent via photopin cc Racism has changed. It used to be disgustingly obvious and impossible to ignore. Gratefully, the days of racially motivated beatings, lynching and other forms Read More …

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The Only White Kid

Posted on February 8, 2013February 12, 2016 by Brian Dahlen

  We kept waiting for it to happen. When would they notice? What would they say? How should we respond? We’d been regularly attending an African American church on the Read More …

Posted in Race Issues3 Comments

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