Over the last few months our news feeds have been full of stories and headlines that have captured our attention. Racially charged violence from Baltimore to Texas…… Read more “Farrakhan Mobilizes With Hip-Hop”
When God Fails…
One of the greatest mysteries of faith is the uncertainty of prayer. Many people around the world pray regularly for a variety of things. Some of us…… Read more “When God Fails…”
Why Millennials Are Leaving The Church: A Hip-Hop’er’s Response
If churches want to stop the hemorrhaging of Millennials leaving their churches and the Church as a whole, we must strive to be relevant and honest. We must create room for honest critique and critical reflection.
Reflection on the Christian Ministry of Ecological Healing
An Earth Day reflection of our Christian responsibility to our planet..
No Bible, No Christianity?
Over the last week I have heard or read about many people who use the Bible to justify their beliefs, especially those when dealing with tough issues…… Read more “No Bible, No Christianity?”
Ghosts, Hip-Hop, and Hypocrisy
Tupac and Biggie. Jay Z and Nas. “Hit Em Up” and “Who Shot Ya”. “Takeover vs Ether”. This is what came to mind three days ago…… Read more “Ghosts, Hip-Hop, and Hypocrisy”
From the Cross, to the Tree, to the Streets
As I reflect on the historical moment that changed the course of the world which involved the crucifixion of a Jewish carpenter-turned-preacher that provoked a bunch of…… Read more “From the Cross, to the Tree, to the Streets”
When Black Fathers Protect Their Sons
Shonda Rhimes provoked the emotions of the nation once again with one of her latest episodes of Scandal entitled “Lawn Chair”, only this time the scandal didn’t…… Read more “When Black Fathers Protect Their Sons”
The Informed Scholar
Welcome to the Informed Scholar’s blog page!!! It is my intention to provide insightful, thought-provoking blogs about current events, theology, hip-hop and other genre’s of music, religion…… Read more “The Informed Scholar”
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