It is hard to believe we are now marking the fifth anniversary of one of the most shameful days in American history. On January 6, 2021, President Donald Trump incited a violent insurrection at the United States Capitol that resulted in more than 140 law enforcement officers being injured and at least five deaths. The insurrection was aContinue reading “January 6 is a remix of the Lost Cause”
Author Archives: acompellingvoice
Interview: Why White Evangelicals Don’t Listen: A Black Church Reckoning w/ Joel Bowman Sr.
Here, Joel is interviewed on the Black Church Chats podcast concerning what may be his most provocative and timely opinion piece yet. “Why Don’t White Evangelicals Listen to Black Christians?” Check it out and share it with others.
Why Don’t White Evangelicals Listen to Black Christians?
Perhaps Joel Bowman’s most important and timely piece is titled “Why Don’t White Evangelicals Listen to Black Christians?” It is grounded in history, research, Scripture and his own lived experience confronting white supremacy in conversations with white evangelicals. Please read and share this, as it needs to go viral.
Charlie Kirk was no King
The recent assassination of right-wing influencers Charlie Kirk was unjustifiable. That said, the response to his tragic death on the part of many white evangelicals has been very concerning and has lacked discernment. Some have even compared Kirk’s legacy to that of Martin Luther King, Jr. In this piece, Joel Bowman exposes the fallacy inContinue reading “Charlie Kirk was no King”
Trying to make sense of nonsense
Just like various biblical figures lamented over evildoers and their injustice, I am lamenting over the election of one who has run the most vile, bigoted and misogynistic presidential campaign in modern history. It’s nonsense to me how so many of my fellow American Christians could gleefully support a man who doesn’t care about anyone butContinue reading “Trying to make sense of nonsense”
Weapons of Mass Distraction
In this very provocative piece, Joel addresses the “elephant” in the room, as it were – Black Republicans who have pledged their allegiance to the Trump-led GOP. According to author Clay Cane, they are engaged in “The Grift” which is a self-serving quest for power and proximity to whiteness.
Practicing Politics Through the Lens of Faith
In this Gravity Commons podcast, Joel Bowman engages in a stimulating conversation about the intersection of faith and politics as we approach what might be the most consequential presidential election in U.S. History. He skillfully draws a comparison between how white evangelicals and Black Christians approach politics differently, and why?
The Big White Lie: Racist propaganda dishonors the image of God
In this piece, Joel Bowman presents a compelling case for how racist political propaganda disrespects the image of God in persons of color. A recent example of such propaganda is the lie that Donald Trump and J.D. Vance have been spreading the regarding Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio.
A vote for Harris is a vote for hope
In this piece, Joel Bowman presents his thoughtful endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency of the United States of America. He contends “While a vote for Donald Trump is a vote for fear and division, a vote for Kamala Harris is a vote for hope and unity.”
Whitewashing Jefferson, Part One
Joel is featured here on Dr. Warren Throckmorton’s podcast series on the Jefferson Lies. Throckmorton is a retired professor at Grove City College who uncovers the pseudo-history and Christian nationalist propaganda of David Barton. Joel is honored to be featured along with some intellectual and literary luminaries, such as Jemar Tisby and Scott Coley. Here’sContinue reading “Whitewashing Jefferson, Part One”
A Compelling Voice 