We are in the midst of the first 100 days of a new presidency, and as usual that means sophistic journalists and politicians are sure to have one refrain always on their lips: unity! Yes, it was a contentious election cycle, but what we really need is “unity.” We need to “come together,” and realize… Continue reading Calls for unity fall on deaf ears in an increasingly fractured country
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Holding out hope for unity in United Methodism
Matters of religion, like family and politics, sit particularly close to the heart. For many people, their religious tradition is the cornerstone and foundation of their lives, helping to instill them with a sense of belonging, meaning, and purpose. When fissures start to form in the familiar doctrines and trusted religious institutions, a question emerges:… Continue reading Holding out hope for unity in United Methodism
‘Educate, Agitate, Organize’: Peace rally allows students to voice concerns
The Black Student Association at UTM held its first peace rally as part of the 17th annual Civil Rights Conference at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The peace rally originally began as an opportunity for supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement to gather in accordance with the theme of this year’s Civil Rights Conference, “Social Justice in… Continue reading ‘Educate, Agitate, Organize’: Peace rally allows students to voice concerns