the 99 collective

I’m often asked what I’m reading, what books have been formative for me, and what I think is worth taking a look at. Here are a few on my shelf, what’s on yours?

A Poem…

“Freedoms of opinion and expression are the treasures of America but sheltering one another’s prejudices toward gays or Muslims under the banner of liberty works for the injury of our union.”

When the poor are exploited, oppressed, raped and killed, what role do we play as observers?

Raised in the ELCA, I now lie somewhere between Quaker and Lutheran with little offshoots of admiration for a handful of other faith traditions. I have to say what drew me to the 99 Collective is the same thing that has always impressed me about the Lutheran church. Lutherans feel a strong sense of responsibility to welcome the stranger.