Racism in my lifetime
As I write this, I am feeling particularly acheful. My wife was sharing with me how her university lecturer tore into her paper with a red pen and wrote "you…
An inconvenient truth about racism
Racism is a system that projects racialised identities. Simply put, people are racist because they have assumed an identity that is embedded in whom they have been told they are…
On The Passing Of Emeritus Bishop Tutu
I have poured myself into the many tributes about the undeniably consequential legacy of the Arch, as some fondly called him. I have been equally astonished by radically opposing narratives…
How Jesus Redefined Royalty Forever
It appears the earliest types of societal governance were through a variety of monarchy forms. Empirically, the family most catalytic in the genesis of nationhood would be accorded the exclusive…
Saving Private Ryan
So, my kids find me watching the movie "Saving Private Ryan" recently. Instantly my son remarks, "I thought you said you hated war dad, so why are you watching a…
Book Review by Michael Lekgetho
Book Review by Michael Lekgetho When I received a copy of this book, Vessels of Glory and scanned the contents page and then started reading it, I realised that Vezi,…
The God Jesus came to reveal
My post a few days ago seems to have had quite a few people concerned about the state of my faith. I sincerely appreciate all the caring messages I received.…
A confession of doubt
We live in a world that is choking under greed, corruption, and selfishness. It is brimming with all forms of injustices. In my country South Africa for example, we have…
Conservative or liberal?
My son asked me yesterday if I identity myself as conservative or liberal. I told him that was a ridiculous question. What is perhaps even more ridiculous is the fact…
The Benevolent Dictator
Just do what he says, they say Because he can do whatever he wants whenever he wants So just comply...and do not ask too many questions He will shower you…