America's problem with race has deep roots; with the country's foundation tied to the near extermination of one race of people and the enslavement of another. Racism is truly our nation's original sin."It's time we right this unacceptable wrong;" says bestselling author and leading Christian activist Jim Wallis. Fifty years ago; Wallis was driven away from his faith by a white church that considered dealing with racism to be taboo. His participation in the civil rights movement brought him back when he discovered a faith that commands racial justice. Yet as recent tragedies confirm; we continue to suffer from the legacy of racism. The old patterns of white privilege are colliding with the changing demographics of a diverse nation. The church has been slow to respond; and Sunday morning is still the most segregated hour of the week.In America's Original Sin; Wallis offers a prophetic and deeply personal call to action in overcoming the racism so ingrained in American society. He speaks candidly to Christians--particularly white Christians--urging them to cross a new bridge toward racial justice and healing.Whenever divided cultures and gridlocked power structures fail to end systemic sin; faith communities can help lead the way to grassroots change. Probing yet positive; biblically rooted yet highly practical; this book shows people of faith how they can work together to overcome the embedded racism in America; galvanizing a movement to cross the bridge to a multiracial church and a new America.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating but at times off-puttingBy R. DELLAGOSTINOThis would normally be exactly the kind of book I would not want to put down - well-written and full of fascinating facts about a subject that I was only marginally familiar with; all in all; great non-fiction. On the other hand; I found it very off-putting whenever the author celebrated or otherwise mused about his mutually 'illicit' relationship with another partner. Who cares if he and his new partner "made love" while in a small German town? This could have been a five star superb contribution to the literature concerning meteors; but the tawdry sojourns into his new love-life detract from the theme and mar the work.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent!By PaulHortonI love this book. Arrived quick and in excellent shape. Very good read would recommend to any other meteorite hunters.2 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A personal connection to the history of meteoritics.By A. CaldwellA few years ago; Chris Cokinos wrote an article for Meteorite Magazine about his Antarctic experience. He said he was working on a book about the history of meteorite hunters. I expected a dry; comprehensive account of all those who have collected and studied meteorites. I am so glad I was wrong. Cokinos selects a handful of landmark meteorite discoveries and makes the reader feel personally connected to those events. His writing style weaves his personal life experience to the history of meteorites; making these discoveries accessible and meaningful to any reader with even the slightest interest in meteorites.As a former Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET) participant; I felt his account and description of the experience was right on target. I had many moments in Antarctica where I thought "This is the most amazing experience of my life but now what?" Cokinos does the best job yet of describing the elation of going to Antarctica; but also the psychological burden of existing there and returning home.It's rare that I start a book that I don't want to finish and that I really savor. This book was as meaningful to me as Michael Crichton's Travels; Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire; or Greg Mortenson's Three Cups of Tea. I strongly recommend this book for anyone with an interest in the history and discovery of meteorites.
