A Once Unthinkable Reality

Faith and Society

Throughout the Martin Luther King celebration I attended today, I couldn't help but to reflect tearfully about the progress that African Americans have made since Dr. King's martyrdom in 1968. Much progress so far, but a dream yet to be fully realized for so many.

This entire weekend was a weeping season for me, as I know it has been for many others. While the strains of war and the current economic crisis are cause for our present concerns, my tears were tears of joy at the thought of the historical significance of the imminent inauguration of Barack Hussein Obama, America's first African American president.

As we anticipate tomorrow, we recognize that it will be the beginning of a new pledge for unity and service to make America true to the essence of its divine inception. It will be a new and hopeful chapter in American history, and a moment that undeniably fulfills a once unthinkable reality . . . Read Full Story

Faith Vindicated: The Sparing of Flight 1549

Faith and Society

Yesterday, on the 80th anniversary of the birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, tears came to my eyes as I witnessed the news about the heart-wrenching emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River near midtown Manhattan.

US Airways pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger demonstrated a level of faith in his skill, aircraft, and crew that resulted in one of the most sensational miracles of the 21st century. Clearly, his leadership and years of devotion to his purpose of safely flying passengers enabled him to save 155 precious lives.

Though we recognize him now, Mr. Sullenberger has always been a true hero. Read Full Story

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Acting Boldly, Acting Now

Faith and the Economy

President-elect Obama’s sobering but bold economic speech this morning clearly appreciates the fears of a great many of us regarding our collective financial destinies in these troubling economic times.

Not since the Great Depression has America faced such an ominous economic future.

As he unveiled his new American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, Obama put out a clarion call to Americans and the world for renewed faith and personal responsibility in defeating the causes of the current domestic and worldwide economic crisis.

Even the staunchest conservative politicians and economists concede that he must use the power of the national government's resources to at least offer a temporary safety net for the American people. Even if we have to suffer a goodly amount of hyperinflation during the next few years.

President-elect Obama's bold and timely appeal is reminiscent of the calls to action of two great American presidents who have preceded him . . . Read full Article here

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The Israel-Gaza Conflict: Divining the Ghost of Ralph Bunche

Faith and International Affairs

In a "world-gone-wild", I believe that any country so threatened should take the strongest measures possible to defend its homeland and sovereignty, as well as its various domestic and international economic and political interests.

But the recent Israeli military incursion into Gaza has disturbed me so greatly in the first days of the new year because it seems to violate so many of the precepts of human decency. Israel's timing of its military action during a political power vacuum in US politics (between Bush's exit from office and Obama's imminent inauguration) adds another dynamic to America's already tense domestic drama. In the long run, I believe that Israel has made an unfortunate tactical error, exposing itself to the international community as a fascist regime against Palestine. Observe the anti-Israel protests throughout the world.