While researching the life of the nineteenth century itinerant preacher and abolitionist Sojourner Truth, for an upcoming blog, it became extremely clear that many of the giants of the abolitionist movement in the United States had a strong Christ-centered faith. Sojourner Truth was a lay preacher. The famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman—the … Continue reading The Luxury of Atheism
Passion and Profession Passion Writing. In my blog posts I write on issues of faith, social justice and popular culture. The intention of the blogs is to inform and uplift by examining the lives and legacies of influential figures, past and present. Recently, I’ve extended the posts to include essays and short fiction– ‘The Luxury … Continue reading Bio
What does it take for someone to stand for what they believe in? What does it take for someone to sacrifice for what they believe in? What does it take for someone to literally sacrifice their liberty, their very life for their faith? In the film, Hacksaw Ridge, Desmond Doss enlists in the army and … Continue reading For A Higher Power: From Hacksaw Ridge to Muhammad Ali