A major study reevaluating the primary sources of the post-Reformation period to determine how consistent they are with the thinking of the Reformers on the triunity of God.
#432220 in Books Joseph Barndt 2007-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .70 x 6.00l; 1.06 #File Name: 0800662229244 pagesUnderstanding and Dismantling Racism The Twenty First Century Challenge to White America
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. It is an excellent depiction of not only the history of Racism (goes ...By revmomRead this book for a class for my post-graduate degree in Community Organizing. It is an excellent depiction of not only the history of Racism (goes deeper than the slavery period; all the way to the Constitution of our country); but also helps us to recognize that Racism is alive and well in every system in this country; that the original intent (creating a system of sub-categories or labels that grant or get in the way of persons achieving the very basic rights of 'life; liberty and the pursuit of happiness'; is embedded in every aspect of life in our country. Racism didn't dissolve after the Civil Rights Era; it went into hiding; and went deep down; where it's hard to recognize. Brandt; who is White; makes the point that it is not up to the Persons of Color to do the job of uncovering and dismantling Racism: it must end where it began: with those who are White. He gives practical ways for us to identify and dismantle the structures and systems that Racism has put in place. There is a lot of work to be done!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. What Whites need To Learn About "Equal"By Gretchen L. SmithThis is an excellent book to help white people understand racial bias and to look at the U.S. primarily as a country founded by European migrants who brought their "home-grown" perceptions of patriarch; power and conquering those who stood in their way as this country was formed. Slavery and rebellion were not new concepts to colonial immigrants. Three hundred years later; some whites are understanding this country was formed on the backs of those the immigrants oppressed; and the oppressed are growing to be the U.S. majority. Whites have an obligation to understand that racism is our doing; and our next steps are to ensure that all women and men; despite wealth; power or status; are created equal and deserve equal opportunity.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very powerful insight and important message for all white readers ...By Gary HubbellVery powerful insight and important message for all white readers. Put down any defensiveness and open yourself to the many; many historically connected ways in which white prejudice; power; and privilege keeps us ALL down; regardless of skin color. I will reread the last couple chapters again and again.My only criticism is one of style. The author uses a considerable amount of repetition throughout the book; probably by design; as if to have a constant drumbeat of long ignored notes finally permeate our white consciousness. For those who see themselves as more of an early adopter of the drumbeat; the repetition gets a bit tiring. Despite that small criticism; a strong 5 rating.
