Presbyterian Mission Agency Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism Archives

Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism

‘A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast’ takes up race and racism

Posted May 26th, 2023

In the most recent edition of “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast,” Dr. Jonathan Tran pushes against racial capitalism, a task begun in his 2021 book, “Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism.”

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: why they are marks of the church, and how we can practice these values in our congregations and mid councils

Posted October 17th, 2022

When we read about the first band of Christ followers selling their possessions and “distributing the proceeds to all, as they had need,” (Acts 2:45), we clap our hands, lauding such noble sacrifice, but snicker under our breath, whispering, “Now that’s a bit too much!”