Mr. Grudem's Argument Against Racism

David Gushee spoke about the 2016 Presidential Election and how religion has played a role in the current outcome of Donald Trump as the GOP nominee. White Evangelicals specifically have played a crucial role in this outcome. Gushee explained why Donald Trump appeals to Evangelicals in comparison to other elections. He also spoke about the other GOP candidates and why, from a religious perspective, they did or did not appeal to voters. Gushee did mention the Democratic Party, focusing on Bernie Sanders Jewish background and Martin O’Malley’s Catholic background. He very briefly touched on Hillary Clinton’s religious background.

Lofgren points out that republican leaders are often encouraged to share their religious views and feelings regarding their respective faith, and as of relatively recently, “the republican party has reignited the kinds of seventeenth century religious controversies that advanced democracies are supposed to have outgrown” (Lofgren, 2012 p. 129). More so, there appears to be a cookie-cutter mold which major candidates must adhere to, to have a successful career and impact on their constituents. Despite the prevalence of religious opinions and faith-based values aired out to the populace, Lofgren does point out the unique points that we [as a nation] are lucky that our foreign policies and national decisions are not based on one’s adherence to faith or religious scriptures, and that we should keep it this way. In doing so and in letting “someone’s tendentious reading if the bible” dictate test for office or formation of legislation, our great nation will be destined for demise (Lofgren, 2012 p.

On Wednesday, November 19th, Professor. Jayson Baker gave a presentation based off an essay he has coming out in the book Racism and Discrimination in the Sporting World. This presentation covered Jayson Baker’s experience while viewing the play The Royale, as a chaperone during a department trip to The Lincoln Center. The Royale, which was created by Marco Ramirez, and directed by Kevin Ramsey, tells the story of Jay “The Sport” Jackson as he tries to become the number one boxer in the world. Unfortunately for Jackson, he attempts to pursue this goal during the Jim Crow Era, when almost everyone in the boxing industry had a different reality in mind. This performance and story, depicts many of the struggles African Americans were forced to

Unless racial categories are relevant to doing justice for particular persons who have suffered particular harms, there is no compelling need to consider racial categories.

Many people fear politics, regardless of this fear christians need to have an active role in politics, and should be influencing the domestic and international community with their roles. With the founding of the country christians adopted basic biblical rules and used them as the foundation for what our country has become. Recently, the Christian community has turned to attacking foreign groups and those who differ in opinion.Jim Wallis, in his article “Iraq: Humility Is the Best Option” does a wonderful job of explaining why the United States should try approaching terrorism with a humble attitude. I admire the attempts of the christian individuals and politicians who are attempting to deliver this message. Unfortunately, I do not think

Racism is the belief that innate differences between races dictate cultural achievement and includes the idea that one race is above another. This is a universal problem and is the root of discrimination. Lately, police officers face accusations of racial profiling and being responsible for several unjust murders. The deaths that are due to the victims’ skin pigment recognize that social oppression is an active practice. In the book A Lesson Before Dying, author Ernest Gaines reveals how racism is an oppressive force through multiple characters and situations.

After the civil war ended many blacks and whites especially in the south, continued living as if nothing had changed with regards to the oppressions and poor treatment of African Americans. Narrator Grant Wiggins, of the novel A Lesson Before Dying, By Ernest Gaines, finds himself in a similar situation towards racism. Through his experience Grant is forced to transform Jefferson who was wrongly accused of a murder from a “HOG” into a man. Although Grant was forced to make jefferson a man, he himself became more of one as a result. Grant transformed from an ignorant pessimistic person into a sensitive and compassionate human being.

Figure 1 shows the distribution of the 17-year-old service population (N = 14,019) by type and amount of CFCILS across the 3-classes. On average, all youth were recipients of 4.14 services (SD = 2.76). Youth were more likely to be recipients of academic support (55%), independent living assessment (53%), career (48%), health education (44%), housing education (42%), and budgeting services (40%). Youth were less likely to be recipients of mentoring (20%), postsecondary support (23%), employment (25%), and special education services (27%).

I think one major criticism Butler has of race relations is the ease in which blacks and whites can fall into old stereotypes and roles. This can be seen on page 97 when Dana mentions how well she and Kevin fell into their roles in this time period. She easily became domestic help and he easily became sociable slave owner. I think Butler is trying to say that while we are hundreds of years away from slavery the mindset still remains. There is still a tendency for white people to feel superior to black people. Another place where we see criticism on race relations is when Dana and Kevin decide to tell their families that they are getting married. Again, Butler is showing us how even though slavery no longer is a problem, racism still is. White

1. Jonathan Rauch is very Millisean in the sense that he believes language on its own cannot be harmful, merely offense. Since this is the case, freedom of speech should not be restricted for any reason. According to “In Defense of Prejudice,” There are two sides to this argument. Purism follows that society will not function justly unless there is no more prejudice at all. In this case that would mean, if necessary, freedom of speech should be restricted. On the other hand, Pluralism follows that we cannot eradicate racism, so we should do our best to change their minds. When all else fails, all you can really do is leave them alone.

Well, I hope you see where I am coming from on this issue. I don’t know if this particular subject with religion intertwining in politics will ever get resolved, but I hope we see improvement soon. It’s an important topic for me and I am guessing most people, so I am excited to see the progress on this topic in the

Today in America the word Racism is taken to a whole new level. Even in sports, such as the NFL racism prospers. For instance the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Native Americans are trying to say the NFL is being rude for naming a Team Redskins. The Redskins have had that name since 1933 (Staff). The team had the name of Braves before they adopted the name Redskins. It was changed due to racism purposes. Some people would agree that the whole situation with Redskins is ridiculous because The Major League Baseball series has two teams related to Native Americans, The Atlanta Braves and The Cleveland Indians. The NFL also has more than just Redskins. They have the Kansas City Chiefs. So if they are really worried about

Racism is an evolving problem that we have face in our society for generations. This issue is evolving because it opens itself to all components of life. Sport is no stranger to involvement with racism, in fact it has been a platform which sparks change or intensifies the state of racism in society. Racism refers to the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races (Oxford Dictionary). Historically racism is an ideology systematically developed as the Europeans made their journey to the New World to explore and colonized the globe and the differences in it. This Great expedition was the excuse used to justify colonialism, slavery and genocide. This racial ideology has manifested itself in to the sports world in creating the modern-day apartheid which resides in the form of the black athlete in the major conferences of the NCAA. In this paper, I will be breaking down: the systemic institution of the NCAA, the generational racism the black athlete faces and the intuitional racism faced on campus to prove the existence of modern day apartheid.

Racism is the belief that one race is superior to another. Discrimination has been going on for generations among generations. Many years ago people of different races were divided from each other. Public places were segregated. Colored people had to use specific water fountains, schools were segregated, and blacks had to sit at the back of the buses. If they were to disobey then there would be consequences and repercussions. Equality was a figment of imagination, a dream the the minority groups had. Throughout the years racism has decreased and many things pertaining to racism were made illegal but that doesn’t mean racism disappeared. Although the separation of the races are more organized, racism can lead the world back to inequality,

Religion is a big motivator for whether or not people are voting. When there are big issues on trial that go against your beliefs there is a greater desire for you to voice your opinions and be heard. Voters that identify with Christian rights have a higher turnout rate and vote more frequently since there is almost always a religious issue up for