Category Archives: Diversity & Multiculturalism

Theology and Race

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Richard Guzman

Christian theology has white supremacist leanings.  Perhaps the majority of religious and philosophical systems do as well, but Christian theology definitely does—at least when it comes to its ideas about salvation and holiness.  James Baldwin has been all over our … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Stand With? A Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday – Part 1

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Richard Guzman

I preached this sermon on February 23, 2020, ahead of a vote at my church to become a Reconciling Church and join the Reconciling Ministries Network, a network of churches advocating for full inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons.  This issue has … Continue reading →

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OFW’s: Anthony Bourdain’s “Manila”

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Richard Guzman

I think it deserves to become a Christmas classic—a weird one, but nonetheless a classic.  The VIDEO below stiches together about 10 minutes of clips available on YouTube from one of the best episodes the late Anthony Bourdain ever did: … Continue reading →

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