In the context of George Floyd’s horrific murder, I’m realizing how little I understand and how little I understood. As our country experiences cyclical repetition, I’m learning the importance of being antiracist. I’m also learning the immeasurable value of listening, of education, of reading, and of learning. And I’m understanding that I’ll never fully understandContinue reading “What We Cannot Learn from Data”
Author Archives: Raz
Why I’m Troubled by the Argument to Reopen
The ongoing debate between public health and economic stability is incredibly perplexing, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t somewhere stuck in the middle, with a constantly shifting perspective. Each day, more people lose their lives to COVID-19 complications, and countless others are rendered jobless or unable to make rent payments in theContinue reading “Why I’m Troubled by the Argument to Reopen”
I’m Pretty Sure Racism is the Real Racism
Note: This subject is intended to serve as an opposition to the article “Reverse Discrimination is the Real Racism,” published by blogger BetteroffwithTrump. To read the original article, click HERE. I strongly disagree with the entire sentiment and tone of the article, but I think it’s imperative to read it in addition to this toContinue reading “I’m Pretty Sure Racism is the Real Racism”
I’m Not the Hero I Think I Am
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou At a rally in downtown Carlisle, Pennsylvania, I watch intently as impassioned speakers speak out against a local distribution of KKK fliers around the city. My bloodContinue reading “I’m Not the Hero I Think I Am”
Spoken in Love
Every year in the youth ministry at my church, I am tasked with delivering a presentation at the eighth-grade weekend retreat. The theme of the presentation is “modesty” and how dying to ourselves can bring us closer to Christ. In short, the concept is that modest behaviour forces us to focus less on ourselves andContinue reading “Spoken in Love”
The Buck Stops Where?
Oh how the Fox News and the CNNs so perfectly capture our current political environment. “Harsh tone, divisive rhetoric, partisanship.” Sound familiar? If you’ve scrolled Twitter, watched the news, really – if you have a pulse – you’ve probably heard these catchphrases thrown around. So maybe the pundits could diversify their vocabulary, but the truthContinue reading “The Buck Stops Where?”
Made for Greatness
I think voting in the presidential election is the least impactful thing you can do to effect change. Casting your vote does not make our country great, regardless of your vote. I’m not saying I don’t think everyone who can should vote, because I do. But let me explain. First, I did not vote forContinue reading “Made for Greatness”
The Impact of being “Just Friends” on a Young Adult
Most everyone with a pulse has at one time or another been on the receiving end of the “just friends” conversation. It sucks. Really sucks. And it leads us to overthinking, self-doubting, and, more than anything, discouragement. We want to feel wanted. We want to be affirmed that we are attractive enough, funny enough, smartContinue reading “The Impact of being “Just Friends” on a Young Adult”
Stop Booing Colin Kaepernick
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has dominated the media, dating back to the Preseason when he decided to sit for the National Anthem, and later kneel. Kaepernick has continued his stance (or lack thereof), saying that he is “Not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppressesContinue reading “Stop Booing Colin Kaepernick”
Twitter for Longer Thoughts 