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February 17, 2022 Lance Kuhn rated information technology it was amazing

The Rev. Dr. Barber is but right: the problem with our nation right now is non Democrat vs. Republican or black vs. white or whatsoever other u.s.a. vs. them paradigm. The problem is that we are in a 1-side-vs.-the-other kind of state in the outset place, rather than working together to address our moral obligation to our neighbor. Nosotros need opposing viewpoints, but we need them in the context of collaboration and cooperation, of finding the right way home, rather than pitting one radical view against anot The Rev. Dr. Barber is but correct: the problem with our nation right at present is non Democrat vs. Republican or black vs. white or any other us vs. them epitome. The problem is that we are in a 1-side-vs.-the-other kind of country in the first identify, rather than working together to accost our moral obligation to our neighbor. Nosotros demand opposing viewpoints, merely nosotros need them in the context of collaboration and cooperation, of finding the right mode habitation, rather than pitting one radical view against some other, winner takes all. I gave this v stars because the Rev. Dr. Barber is just right! ...more than

Apr 25, 2018 Rebecca marked it as to-read

I've enjoyed William J. Barber 2'south television receiver commentary these last couple years. I've enjoyed William J. Barber II's television commentary these last couple years. ...more

Sermons on the social justice view of christianity by the Rev Wm Barber II with responses by various other church building leaders. If y'all're familiar with the Rev, this volume is inspiring just not at all surprising. If you're not familiar with the Rev, what the fuck is incorrect with you? Sermons on the social justice view of christianity by the Rev Wm Hairdresser 2 with responses by various other church building leaders. If you're familiar with the Rev, this book is inspiring but not at all surprising. If you're non familiar with the Rev, what the fuck is wrong with you? ...more than

Dec 21, 2020 Alex Hare rated it really liked it

Energizing to read, though I suspect the sermons are better experienced live or on video (the few I could detect on YouTube attested to this). A good primer in some key Biblical arguments for progressive causes (though Barber would insist they are not partisan just moral and human causes). The book also serves equally an insightful snapshot into American politics over the course of the last decade, starting with the extremist conservative takeover of N Carolina through Trump'southward term.

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Energizing to read, though I suspect the sermons are better experienced live or on video (the few I could discover on YouTube attested to this). A good primer in some key Biblical arguments for progressive causes (though Barber would insist they are not partisan but moral and homo causes). The book also serves every bit an insightful snapshot into American politics over the course of the last decade, starting with the extremist conservative takeover of North Carolina through Trump's term.

Because the moral movement Barber and his collaborators lead is nigh creating a big tent for all people and all bug, there'south some long, obligatory listing of those issues throughout -- just by and large it's inspiring to meliorate sympathize the motility and take lessons from it.

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January 27, 2019 Jill rated it really liked it

This drove examines fundamental values through speeches given by iii reverend doctors regarding actions and morals in today's unfriendly surround. The moral policy agenda put forth has five parts. The beginning is pro-labor anti-poverty policies that allows for economical democracy. Second is equality in education. Health care for all is third. Fairness in the justice organisation is quaternary. Finally, fifth are equal protections under the law. Part i contains a speech that sets the agenda for eac This collection examines fundamental values through speeches given past three reverend doctors regarding actions and morals in today's unfriendly environment. The moral policy agenda put forth has five parts. The offset is pro-labor anti-poverty policies that allows for economic democracy. Second is equality in teaching. Health care for all is third. Fairness in the justice system is fourth. Finally, fifth are equal protections nether the law. Function one contains a speech that sets the agenda for each reverend. The set part consists of eleven chapters, each with a specific thesis followed by response from other contributors. A brusk biography of each contributor is provided at the terminate of his or her response. ...more

These are social justice sermons by Rev Hairdresser followed by responses past various activists
Rev Barberb is wonderful, both in his passion for social justice and his biblical scholarship to support it. Pastors should read this.

A drove of sermons and responses becomes quite repetitive covering the same material in many and is not as moving in the written word equally I take heard in the spoken.

Feb 27, 2019 Lindsay rated it actually liked it

A very powerful read! It left me fired up about taking action against systemic racism and classism. I definitely sympathize why they compare Barber with King.

William J. Barber 2 is an American Protestant minister and political activist. He is a member of the national board of the National Association for the Advocacy of Colored People (NAACP) and the chair of its Legislative Political Action Commission. Since 2006 he has been president of the NAACP'south North Carolina state chapter, the largest in the Southern Us and the second-largest in thursday William J. Barber II is an American Protestant minister and political activist. He is a member of the national board of the National Clan for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the chair of its Legislative Political Action Committee. Since 2006 he has been president of the NAACP'due south North Carolina state chapter, the largest in the Southern United States and the 2nd-largest in the country.[one] Barber has served as pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Goldsboro, Due north Carolina since 1993. ...more

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