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THE QUESTION
Sexism or Racism?
Which "ism" is more entrenched in America, sexism or racism? Which should religion address?
Posted by
Sally Quinn and Jon Meacham on March 26, 2008 4:55 AM
FROM THE PANEL
Question to Friends: Gender or Race?
None of us in America can isolate ourselves from persons of the opposite sex but many in America isolate from persons of a different race. When we are isolated it is easier to perpetuate and further entrench our stereotypes and prejudices—or just not think about it at all which probably has the same outcome.
Posted by Leith Anderson, on March 31, 2008 8:59 AM
Religion Must Lead in Ending Both Isms
With the near certainty that a woman or an African American will be one of the major party nominees for president, America has come a long way in dealing with both sexism and racism.
Posted by Welton Gaddy, on March 31, 2008 7:42 AM
Race, Sex, and Religion: A Personal Perspective
Followers of Christ have the responsibility to speak out against sexism and racism whenever and wherever they occur.
Posted by Richard Land, on March 31, 2008 7:02 AM
One Prejudice, One Solution
Sexism and racism aren't going to be solved from the pulpit. Religion was one of the chief bulwarks of this world view, so turning to it for a remedy seems ironic. I'd put much more trust in the growing spiritual movement outside the church.
Posted by Deepak Chopra, on March 31, 2008 6:30 AM
Two Legs of the Monster
One challenge of Goddess spirituality is to put the sacred back into the world, to heal the split and to speak for the deep value of each one of us and of the natural world that sustains life.
Posted by Starhawk, on March 31, 2008 5:15 AM
Think Global, Act Local on Racism, Sexism
Someone who genuinely desires deeper insight and increased knowledge regarding the issues posed for religion in America by the “isms’ of sexism and racism must begin by thinking locally.
Posted by James Anderson, on March 29, 2008 6:35 AM
How, Now, Make Men Out of Boys?
Within each race, as well as in the general society, how can we best help boys become men and girls become women?
Posted by Willis E. Elliott, on March 29, 2008 6:34 AM
Best Religion Rejects Me Vs. You
Whatever the specific expression of racism and sexism – the suppression of political rights, stifling of social and economic opportunities, debasement of intellectual or spiritual practices, or even physical violence – it violates the Divine’s ideal for human community.
Posted by Daisy Khan, on March 28, 2008 8:39 AM
Sex and Race without "ism"
If we would drop the "isms" and forget about lumping others into despisable camps we could address actual problems and work toward actual solutions, leaving stereotypes and myths behind.
Posted by Martin Marty, on March 28, 2008 7:59 AM
Church Can't Accept (or Justify) Either
My sense is that just as black men were given the vote before women, so racism will be expunged before sexism. The Christian Church will be an authentic community of God’s people when both have been confronted and exorcised.
Posted by John Shelby Spong, on March 28, 2008 7:39 AM
Divided We Fail
We have made no attempts to address sexism or racism at the social and educational levels. Until we do that we will only achieve a partial resolution of the problem.
Posted by Arun Gandhi, on March 28, 2008 2:25 AM
"Isms": Reflections on Allergies
If we understand that we as humans, in the words of Martin Luther King Jr., "are connected in a web of mutuality," and "are part of one global household" we must shun and repudiate our "allergy to the other."
Posted by Gabriel Salguero, on March 27, 2008 10:38 AM
Christians Are Called to Fight Both "Isms"
I would argue that it is the duty of every Christian to fight against racism and sexism, and the record of the Church in doing so, despite some conspicuous lapses, has been exemplary.
Posted by Charles "Chuck" Colson, on March 27, 2008 7:57 AM
“My ‘ism’ is Worse Than Your ‘ism’”
The first move in breaking with these wicked systems is not to play the game of “my oppression is worse than your oppression.”
Posted by Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, on March 27, 2008 7:02 AM
The Problem and Potential of Religion
The more important question is at what level of moral and psychological development are the people who are using religion to address sexism and racism because that will determine how they use religion.
Posted by Irwin Kula, on March 26, 2008 5:46 PM
Scripture Condemns Both
Both are considered sins and both are equally rejected in Scripture.
Posted by Cal Thomas, on March 26, 2008 7:07 AM
America's Dirty Laundry: Racism and Sexism
The 2008 Presidential elections define a battle, not between Republicans, Democrats and Independents but rather between, Sex, Race and Age. This election speaks more about “isms” than policy.
Posted by Samuel Rodriguez, on March 26, 2008 6:07 AM
Sexism more Acceptable; Racism runs Deeper
There are many conservative Protestant churches whose official position teaches the subordination of women to men and who refuse to ordain women. I know of no church body today whose official position teaches the subordination of people of color or that refuses to ordain people of color.
Posted by Marcus Borg, on March 26, 2008 5:44 AM
Beware Labelism
'Religion' should address 'labelism' -- especially in the run-up to an election.
Posted by Nicholas T. Wright, on March 26, 2008 5:10 AM
FEATURED COMMENTS
daniel: Which "ism" is more entrenched in America, sexism or racism? Which should religion address?
I would have to say the problem which is simple...
Garyd: Yes the Bible does a marvelous Job of describing what the world was like prior to Christianity and for women it was indeed a nightmarish hel...
Jamo: It's all culture and how different people/sex/races want to conduct themselves. The color of skin doesn't have anything to do with it.
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