Antipas Harris
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A search for community over chaos: Finding inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr.
Abraham Lincoln’s famous scriptural quote must be taken more seriously than ever before: “A house divided against itself, cannot stand.” Only the socially blind would not see that we are staring in the face of Civil War II!
COVID-19 and racial bias of the healthcare system
The coronavirus pandemic stripped away the façade of “We’re all in this together” and exposed the ugliness of racism at work.
Jesus' suffering: This year, Christians won't gloss over Christ's death
This year’s Holy Week has arrived with solemnity amid global calamity. COVID-19 is forcing all of us to confront our mortality.
COVID-19: Beware to not discriminate in these uncertain times
To stop this virus, we must have the buy-in and support of everyone — including immigrants, no matter their status, as well as Muslim refugees, racial and ethnic minorities and people who speak a different language than we do.
Killing the Ugly Monster of Racial Faction
Last Saturday morning, like many others I sat in the middle of the floor in my home office and wept, profusely. I cried about all of the recent tragic events; but not merely for those situations alone.
Happy 4th of July! The Fight for Freedom Continues
Nearly a hundred years after the American Revolution, Frederick Douglass praised the insurmountable patriotism, heroism, and intelligence that the leaders of the American Revolution possessed.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy and Equality in Schools
A phrase from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Stride toward Freedom, reverberates in my mind this MLK Day: "Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable."
Why Parents Should 'Opt-In' for Tests That Make Schools Better
But high-quality assessments, which reflect the kind of rigor students need, are too valuable for parents to forego — especially for the majority of African American, Hispanic, and disadvantaged children.
Evangelical Shift on Death Penalty an Encouraging Step
Only a few weeks ago the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), which represents nearly 40 denominations and over 45,000 congregations, stepped back from its pro-death penalty stance of over 40 years.
Conversations That Heal: A Christian Response to Racism
Now that trauma has passed, but before the horrible racial violence in Charleston fades into just another historical footnote, I feel compelled to remind Christians of this undeniable fact: Every American citizen should loathe the racial hate that lurks in the shadows of a civilized society.