tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24786508.post2286263124895364383..comments2023-05-04T04:44:40.136-05:00Comments on GRANTaMUSEd: In Search of a Voice for Ferguson's America (Revised 12/2/14)GRANTaMUSEdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10749071986457296253noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24786508.post-5185847216051833652015-02-11T12:23:11.259-06:002015-02-11T12:23:11.259-06:00Frank, I have always believed that the core princi...Frank, I have always believed that the core principles of the Community of Christ speak powerfully to the issues of our time. Our focus over the years has been on the worth of persons, stewardship of time and resources, building global inclusive community, reconciliation and diversity, and pursuit of peace. All of those principles are urgently needed in our world.<br /><br />In my experience in leadership roles for the church I found our story to be readily appreciated in ecumenical circles. I agree with you that the church has a message to share and should be "in the forefront" of those organizations seeking peace in our time.Grant McMurrayhttp://www.grantamused.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24786508.post-4669720270170089562014-12-04T15:37:47.097-06:002014-12-04T15:37:47.097-06:00Thank you for these words Grant. I agree and wish ...Thank you for these words Grant. I agree and wish for a prophetic voice that can lead this nation out of this racist bog in which we find ourselves. With a great deal of prayer I believe we are that voice. It is my opinion that until the white majority in this nation is willing to listen to those whom we have oppressed for centuries, reconciliation and healing will never occur. I would challenge the Community of Christ to begin truth and reconciliation retreats, possibly using our reunions as a place to start. I do not believe we can leave it to the political process. Can we lead the way?Frank Mendenhallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24786508.post-76942787110019088602014-11-26T11:31:34.965-06:002014-11-26T11:31:34.965-06:00The primary feeling I got out of the situation was...The primary feeling I got out of the situation was a sadness at the loss of life of another youth. Whether it was lost at the beginning when drug abuse started or lost when a good kid was shot by a police officer does not matter as much as the fact that another youth has been lost. Too many children have died for reasons that we as a society could and should have prevented.<br /><br />I agree that we are in need of another such as King to speak to creating a peaceful equality. Thank you for speaking out, and may we soon take the next step toward King's dream.David Troehnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24786508.post-56078758665912835712014-11-26T10:52:48.778-06:002014-11-26T10:52:48.778-06:00Thanks for putting into articulate words what I al...Thanks for putting into articulate words what I also believe. Doesn't the black community know how badly they hurt their own cause and those of all of us when they torch automobile dealers and beauty supply stores as well as blocks of other businesses? Where is common sense in this debate? And how about the police who guaranteed the businesses that they had everything under control? Where were they when all this carnage occurred? What a tragedy! Everyone failed this crucial test!Margie Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24786508.post-68213657735059688682014-11-26T08:45:15.829-06:002014-11-26T08:45:15.829-06:00Thank you for helping us discern reality.
Each of ...Thank you for helping us discern reality.<br />Each of us is hampered by the culture of our early childhood and youth to be totally objective in our personal analysis. I try to imagine prior events in order to understand root causes. It is putting into context past and present events to understand the current situation.<br />Unfortunately, I believe, there is a tinge of unconscious racism within each of us that clouds our objectivity. Dan Whittemorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24786508.post-68547549317293601982014-11-26T08:42:34.942-06:002014-11-26T08:42:34.942-06:00Where is the prophetic voice? You are it! I echo T...Where is the prophetic voice? You are it! I echo Terry and Jack comments. Somehow, we haven't been able to "Lift up (our) eyes and fix them on the place beyond the horizon to which (we) are sent." () mine. I hope, Grant, that you are not the LONE voice crying in the wilderness.GeneBeachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24786508.post-43190432935746289432014-11-26T07:54:03.547-06:002014-11-26T07:54:03.547-06:00Grant, for many you are that prophetic voice. Wel...Grant, for many you are that prophetic voice. Well written and well expressed. We all do need reassurance that all is not lost, that the journey is bumpy but love will prevail. Blessings to you my brother ~TerryFlowersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24786508.post-61455895011218949272014-11-26T07:14:24.770-06:002014-11-26T07:14:24.770-06:00Thanks, Grant. This is a thoughtful, insightful m...Thanks, Grant. This is a thoughtful, insightful message at a time when such messages are rare. I have not seen the evidence so I don't have an opinion as to whether the decision is right or wrong. But I do know that if we move toward your suggestions, the world is truly a better place and we're a better people.Jack Hayhownoreply@blogger.com