Soul Work: Anti-Racist Theologies in Dialogue

by Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley (Editor), Nancy Palmer Jones (Editor)

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Genres: Religion, Theology, Race, Professional Development, Nonfiction

245 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2002

Reviews

[Adele · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a collection of nine essays presented at a three day UUA consultation in 2001 on theology and racism. It would be a good study for any UU congregation.
goodreads has the author listed as Mike Palmer Tidwell. I don't know why - no one by this name is editor or contributor to this book. It should be listed as edited by Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley and Nancy Palmer Jones.

[Lam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Most of these essays about spiritual issues arising from racism are pretty dry and academic. A few are more personal and thus easier to read. There are a lot of thought-provoking ideas in the essays. But frankly, by the time I finished, if I read the words "praxis" or "ontological" one more time, I was going to scream. Give me the personal over the academic any time.

[T.Kay Browning · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is fascinating for me that racism seems to be the most natural place for UUs to make theological claims. I think that is partly about trying to connect experience to people of color who are more likel to be religious in America. Lots of good, challenging thoughts here.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a collection of papers - along with responses and discussion - that were presented in January 2001, as part of a three-day consultation on theology, anti-racism, and Unitarian Universalism. Good stuff, including discussion questions to use with a study group in the local congregation.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unsettling - like an earthquake - shakes the foundation of much of American thought. Challenging. Contains resources for more work. Good book to use for an adult Religious Education course of 10+ sessions.

[Halcyon Westall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Challenging and important. I am looking at local partnerships in anti-racism work, education within the congregation to both face our history and build new ways to view the world. Create wholeness.

[Rev. Sharon Wylie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a dynamic collection of essays from current UU and UU-friendly thinkers, theologians, and activists about anti-racism work.