Monday's News & Ideas - 6/8/2020

How white liberals perpetuate relational violence
Sojourners: Reaching out to members of communities in crisis to ask how you can care for them and then putting them in a position to care for you is not being an ally.

Trump’s use of religion follows playbook of authoritarian-leaning leaders the world over
The Conversation: Coming at a time of social turbulence, critics accused Trump of following authoritarian-leaning world leaders by sidling up to religion to reinforce an image as a strongman defending a particular brand of tradition.

Activists call for justice, equal remembrance of Breonna Taylor on her 27th birthday
Religion News Service: On what would have been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday (June 5), some theologians and activists lament what they call an insufficient response to her March murder.

An open letter to my fellow white Christians
The New York Times: Our sins are grievous, but we are not yet beyond redemption.

How can the Church of England speak about race when its leaders are so white?
The Guardian: The killing of George Floyd and the Covid-19 death rate among the BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) community are just two issues about which congregations are seeking solace.

The Spark

The generation shaped by layoffs
For young people, layoffs are now part of the fabric of working life. It’s taking a deep toll on their psyches and careers, GEN magazine says.

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