In contemporary theological studies, the voice and impact of African women theologians have been instrumental in redefining religious and ethical paradigms around the world. Their contributions not only enrich theology with historically marginalized perspectives, but also challenge and transform power structures within faith communities.
The theological work of women makes illuminates the unseen and denounces practices and activities that run counter to the Gospel. The work of women investigates and teaches in favor of social justice to understand the intersections between spiritual practices, constructions of gender, sex, ethnicity and social justice, which are intertwined to deepen and enrich theological reflection Women's.
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The decades of occupation of Palestinian land by the Israeli government and the current genocide of Palestinians is something no one can ignore, especially people of faith. Our faith moves us to call out the injustices of our world, the killing of thousands of people, and governments that take advantage of the most marginalized and vulnerable to gain power and land. Here are just 5 ways to be in solidarity with Palestinians:
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I move toward conflict; I don’t flee. My penchant for steadfastness in conflict can’t even be brushed aside as naive, try as some might, because I’m just too old and seasoned for someone to say otherwise. I speak at local Board of Education meetings in support of protections and rights for trans students. I am in the process of closing a dying church on behalf of my Presbytery. I address misconduct. I am a fiercely empathetic pastor, even when my personal reserves are low. I am a loyal friend. I raise good, stand-up-for-others kids. And, when I was in the PC(USA) ordination process, I told the truth. In my home Presbytery, seeking to move from the ‘inquiry’ to the ‘candidate’ stage, I told the truth in the essay questions that the Committee on Preparation for Ministry (
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During this week when we honor the independence of the United States, I have to say that I have learned the real meaning of the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence through the eyes of refugees and asylum seekers. That is why it is extremely troubling to see how far our nation has moved from defending these same rights for all people and is moving further and further toward isolationism and exclusionary policies. The extreme polarization of public debates in and of itself is a form of extremism that dehumanizes persons.
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