OGT DAILY - Day Thirty REDEMPTIVE ANGER

"I love everybody, I love everybody, I love everybody in my heart.  And you can't make me hate you. And you can't make me hate you in my heart."

The words of Ruby Sales, public theologian, as spoken on "On Being" with Krista Tippett.  So powerful.  The philosophy of Black Folk religion born out of the oppression of slavery which was a redemptive powerful force in helping black Africans who were enslaved in this country to maintain their dignity and humanity in the face of oppressive cruelty and bondage.

Ruby Sales speaks in musical tones like the daughter of preachers that she is.  What I love about her ideas is that she speaks of the hatred of racism as oppressing the white supporters of the current administration as well, because they feel diminished.  She calls for a theology that gives dignity back to both poor whites and blacks.  Its a very inclusive religious perspective which does not tolerate hate, but calls for what she describes redemptive anger, the marrying of rage and justice as opposed to rage and hatred.    She actively practices agape - the Greek word for selfless, benevolent, nonsexual love.

I highly recommend you listen:

http://onbeing.org/programs/ruby-sales-where-does-it-hurt/