Jose Humphreys

If the church does not participate actively in the stuggle for peace and economic and racial justice, it will forfeit the the loyalty of millions and cause them everywhere to say that it has atrophied its will.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

“To exist humanly, is to name the world.”
I’m teaching a class on social policy & economic justice this fall at Nyack College and its been a great time for me. Hopefully I can deposit something remotely useful into these future Christian social workers, organizers, policy makers or ministers. The questions we’re presently dealing with are: [...]

D.C. Suburbs Tops List of Richest Counties
The article also mentions that the number of uninsured in America has risen to 46.6 million
Irwin died ‘doing what he loved’
The famous “Crocodile Hunter” was killed by a stingray. Sad news.
Alex becomes Yank hot rod
Finally facing up to the pressure of playing in the Big Apple.
Catch: A [...]

Last night I heard Joel Olsteen preach a message on healthy eating. Rev. Olsteen was very informed about different types of foods and their assigned nutritional value. I think it’s great for pastors to think this way. I know many pastors who suffer with diabetes, high cholesterol, etc. because of poor eating habits. Though my [...]

Single Mothers: Working But Still Poor
Pilgrim’s Progress
Great story on Billy Graham in the twilight of his ministry. He discusses embracing aspects of the bible as mystery.
Heh. Sounds emergent.
Political Humor Time Magazine
There’s also one on Castro that’s pretty politically incorrect.
Please Don’t Make Me Go On Vacation
I’ve never felt this way, but apparently other folks do.
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From the bleachers in Shea Stadium yesterday. Too bad this phone cam doesn’t have a zoom lens. Mets lost 8-6 to the scrubs, I mean the Cubs.

The American flag proudly drapes practically the whole front of the NY Stock Exchange. Made me think of the phrase “who’s your daddy?”

This pic was taken at groundzero today. [...]