Tag: racial justice

Facing the truth of historical racism, or not: A look at Yakima

Facing the truth of historical racism, or not: A look at Yakima

Dave Hanson, co-pastor of Yakima Vineyard, offers this history audit of Yakima, WA. After the LA Riots in 1992, Manning Marable wrote a definition for racism: “a system of ignorance, exploitation, and power used to oppress African Americans, Latinos, Asians, Pacific Americans, American Indians, and other people on the basis of 

Crying Out: A Response to George Floyd

Crying Out: A Response to George Floyd

VJN Steering Committee member Dave Hanson offers his response to the killing of George Floyd, the recent wave of protests and unrest, and the sin of systemic racism. My name is Dave Hanson, I am a local Pastor at the Yakima Vineyard in central Washington. 

The Cross and Lynching Tree – A Conversation with Ramón Mayo

The Cross and Lynching Tree – A Conversation with Ramón Mayo

In this podcast, VJN talks with Ramón Mayo about the key themes and theological principles in James Cone’s “Cross and the Lynching Tree.” How does Cone help us to discover a new way of looking at the cross in America, especially today? How does the 

Responding to Charlottesville: Pastoral Resources

Responding to Charlottesville: Pastoral Resources

As people of God who are earnestly trying to follow Jesus and enact his Kingdom, we condemn and stand firmly against the kingdoms of white supremacy, racism, and hatred of those different from ourselves. These forces are evil , the work of the Enemy. We