Theory of Growth

Over the past ten years, I’ve been in conversations with people from nearly every ideology. I’ve spoken to III Percenters and progressive activists. My goal has been to reduce bias and bigotry and help people see each other as human beings. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot—including the limits of my own understanding. Nearly…

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Christian Nationalism – Project 2025 and More

This is the fourth in a series of articles to reflect on Christian Nationalism. For more on this topic, you can read my book, Go and Do Likewise: Following Jesus into Our Common Humanity. If you’re Christian: Take some time to think about your own faith tradition. How does it invite you to respect, build relationships,…

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Christian Nationalism – Roots in History

This is the third in a series of articles to reflect on Christian Nationalism. For more on this topic, you can read my book, Go and Do Likewise: Following Jesus into Our Common Humanity. If you’re Christian: Take some time to think about your own faith tradition. How does it invite you to respect, build relationships,…

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Christian Nationalism – Exclusive In-Grouping

This is the second in a series of articles to reflect on Christian Nationalism. For more on this topic, you can read my book, Go and Do Likewise: Following Jesus into Our Common Humanity. If you’re Christian: Take some time to think about your own faith tradition. How does it invite you to respect, build relationships,…

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Finding Each Other

Last week, we gathered people around tables to discover their shared power. On Thursday, we teamed up with Seattle University’s Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement and Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland for a Potluck Project event. We brought together about twenty-two leaders to experience what the Potluck Project is all about. It’s not…

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