"In a true dialogue, both sides are willing to change. We have to appreciate that truth can be received from outside of-not only within-our own group. If we do not believe that, entering into dialogue would be a waste of time. If we think we monopolize the truth and we still organize a dialogue, it is not authentic. We have to believe that by engaging in dialogue with the other person, we have the possibility of making a change within ourselves, that we can become deeper. Dialogue is not a means for assimilation in the sense that one side expands and incorporates the other into its “self”. We have to allow what is good, beautiful, and allow what is good, beautiful and meaningful in the other’s tradition to transform us."
fear, oh fear, how we give you all the attention/ our mindspace/ our care. fear, oh fear, how you lock us into one position- tearing our faith up and spitting us out like mere fools. fear, oh fear, why are you back in our consciousness again/ steady lurking- breeding with our insecurities and ignorance.
fear- what a powerful thing- IF WE ALLOW IT TO BE!
February 26, 2012 Trayvon Martin was taken away from here by George Zimmerman, a man consumed with you- fear- consumed by your grips and led to think he, George, was in control of that which cannot be controlled- head of the pack, of which did not exist- He allowed you, fear- to make him think he was master and Trayvon servant. He was sadly wrong and now Trayvon- football player, son, friend, cuz, hoodie wearer, NBA All-star Watcher- Trayvon- who went outside to 711 to get some skittles and arizona iced tea - is not here anymore—-
fear
no one is wrong- no one is right- i do know that fear has got to die-but first we have to want to kill it—we have to band together and learn how to breakdown our fears—get to the bottom of them—release them into the wind—releasing the false power around them.
We are more than our outside/ more than our clothes/ more than where we grew up or currently reside/ more than our accent/ more than our hood-our country club/ more than our economic status/ we are more than this world.
We are beings united here to love one another past our fear.
Let’s create our world RIGHT NOW taking fear away and living as one body-one spirit.
It takes all of us to make this world what it is.
RIP Trayvon Martin and the countless others. Peace to his family and those affected by him.
Peace to George Zimmerman and his family.
Mar 22
My Response to Trayvon Martin Tragedy
Mar 14
Youcef Nadarkhani Executed: Christian Pastor Hanged in Iran for Being Christian Youcef Nadarkhani has been executed in Iran. He is the Christian pastor who has been imprisoned and found guilty by the courts in Iran of being a Christian. Now he’s been executed in spite of international appeals to spare his life. He was hanged today.
Youcef Nadarkhani was arrested in 2009 for being a Christian in a muslim country – specifically Iran. The 34-year-old father and husband was charged with refusing to convert to Islam. He was given the opportunity to renounce his Christian religion and refused, resulting is his condemnation and sentence to death by hanging.
There is breaking news that he has been put to death by hanging because of his refusal to renounce his Christian religion and acceptance of islam.
Mar 14
Revivalist Exclusive coverage of the Robert Glasper Experiment performing Blue Note with special guests Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, and Mos Def. 2/26/11
