Posted By simmons on December 28, 2013
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Posted By richards on December 28, 2013
Earlier this month a controversy arose after a tongue-in-cheek column written by Aisha Harris, a woman of color, was published online at Slate.com, suggesting maybe its time that Santa Claus is no longer depicted as a white man.
A Fox news host, Megyn Kelly, commenting on air about the Harris column, caused a firestorm by saying Santa is most certainly white and that Jesus is too. After many expressed outrage at Kellys comments, she later said that she, like Harris, had simply been making tongue-in-cheek observations and that her critics just dont have a sense of humor.
Saint Nicholas was a Greek man who was also known as Nikolaos of Myra. He was a historic 4th-century Christian saint and bishop. Santa Claus comes from Dutch versions of his name and title. Regional and cultural traditions about his activity since then have widely varied. I believe the way Americans commonly picture him, race, clothing and all, is derived from vintage Coca-Cola advertising. So theres the historic man and theres the ongoing tradition of Santa.
We cant change history, but we can alter tradition. If Santas skin darkens over the years or changes with each household, thats fine. We didnt do Santa with our kids. We always had a tongue-in-cheek Barta Claus who was a Czech and came from Iowa. Our kids have done just fine.
It absolutely matters what race Jesus Christ is. Jesus father was God himself and his mother was a Jewish virgin named Mary. God promised Abraham, a Semitic man, that through his physical descendants all the families of the earth shall be blessed (Genesis 12:3). Jesus earthly Semitic heritage is the story of Gods grace in choosing a particular people to be his, and through them drawing all others to Him as well. I completely understand the desire to depict Jesus as a member of our particular ethnicity, but we can all identify with him on an even deeper level. He took humanity upon himself and bore the sins of all humanity on the cross. There is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5).
Pastor Jon Barta Valley Baptist Church Burbank
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Christians often answer with, Jesus could be purple, who cares? I Googled purple jesus. Turns out theres a frat-drink comprised of equal parts moonshine and grape soda called Purple Jesus. Maybe color does matter.
I reject the current bigotry that my race is bad, colonial, oppressive, whatever, and that traditionally Caucasian figures should be recast into current whim. When talking about historic people, shouldnt facts supersede fancy? Imagine saying Thomas Jefferson was black. Would that be true? How could we know, since there were no photos? In D.C. the racial demographic favors African Americans, so should politically correct assumptions declare Jefferson black? Fact is, his day saw whites as three-quarters of the population surrounding the White House. Times change, but every artistic rendering confirms his race.
Jesus visage is about facts, not assumptions. Theyre still vague, but better than mere opinions. Scripture affirms his beard, as Jews were forbidden to shave (Lev 9:27) and Jesus human genetics began with Jacob (renamed Israel) whose twin was completely ginger (Gen 25:24-26). My brother has red hair, and I have some. Whos usually associated with crimson locks, Palestinians?
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Posted By richards on December 28, 2013
This year, Kwanzaa is staying in Paul Caldwell's closet.
The usual paraphernalia -- the three-color flag, woven mat, candelabra -- won't be making an appearance. "I got all that stuff at home, all packed up," said Caldwell, an 83-year-old retired pastor, as he raised money for the Salvation Army in downtown St. Paul last week.
A block away, another African-American bell ringer explained why she didn't celebrate Kwanzaa. "It's an invented holiday," shrugged Alma Turner. Instead, she favors what she called a genuine holiday -- Christmas.
If the Grinch stole Christmas, who is stealing Kwanzaa?
Enthusiasm for the weeklong African-American holiday is fading, and Kwanzaa diehards are wondering how they can revive it.
St. Paul resident Rex Marshall explains the meaning of Kwanzaa while standing behind a small table with candles and plastic fruit and vegetables at a Kwanzaa celebration and program at Arbor Pointe apartments in St. Paul, Thursday, December 26, 2013. The candles could not be lit due to fire regulations in the building. (Pioneer Press: Chris Polydoroff)
Today, fewer than 3 percent of the United States' 40 million African-Americans celebrate Kwanzaa, according to University of Minnesota professor Keith Mayes, quoted on the university's website.
He said the holiday is celebrated by 20 million people worldwide and is still celebrated vigorously in cities such as Atlanta and Chicago.
But not in Minnesota. In 2000, dozens of Twin Cities events were scheduled for each of the seven days of Kwanzaa. "Now, we are down to three days," said Tinitha "Da Black Pearll" Warren, a spoken-word poet who sponsors Kwanzaa events.
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, now a professor of Africana Studies at California State University at Long Beach.
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Posted By simmons on December 28, 2013
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Posted By admin on December 27, 2013
Gaza #39;s sole power plan shuts down once again People in the Gaza Strip are once again struggling to cope with electricity shortages during the cold winter season. This, due to Israel #39;s refusal to allow f...
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Posted By simmons on December 27, 2013
12 Tribes of Israel Orthodox Showcase 26Dec13 (Chronicles Dan) Pt 2 Cecil Reuben presents "12 Tribes of Israel Orthodox Showcase" Chronicles Dan and the TTI Band at the Hootananny, Brixton on 26th Dec 2013 Part 2. By: Maypen T
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12 Tribes of Israel Orthodox Showcase 26Dec13 (Tashey Golding) Pt 3 Cecil Reuben presents "12 Tribes of Israel Orthodox Showcase" Tashi Golding and the TTI Band at the Hootananny, Brixton on 26th Dec 2013 Part 3.
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Posted By simmons on December 27, 2013
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