Race & Reconciliation
As we wind down Asian Heritage Month (AAPI History Month in the USA), I am republishing a short thread on the model minority myth that I recently posted on Twitter. I have written on this subject before, noting the “terms and conditions” Asian folks need...Church & Culture
Ok, here goes. A post from a thread I recently wrote in light of recent violence (yet again) out in Buffalo. It pertains to replacement theory, or as I describe it here, white replacement theory. This idea is not fringe. It is an embedded cultural understanding most...Books
I just got a first look at the voices who endorsed my book and I’m not only filled with joy, but am honored these folks would take the time to read and leave a note about this work. Check them out below. “When We Belong captures Jesus’ core message...On Faith
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohadi (@rohadi.nagassar) In our current pandemic world there’s an accumulation of confusion, disarray, and maybe feelings of being scared. Many are hurting from pandemic life and now grieve the loss...On Faith
As many of you know, I’m somewhat of a connoisseur of deconstruction. My next book will include a deep dive into deconstructing faith. Deconstruction is so hot right now that white thought leaders are finding ways to monetize it, and fundamentalists are finding...Books
Check it out, it’s here, the awesome cover for my upcoming book coming Summer 2022! I was honestly apprehensive about this part, because book covers and design are up to the publishing house. I did mention I wanted to have a say, but ultimately decision rests...Church & Culture
It’s BACK! Rohadi’s “let’s review Christian Music Charts to see how white it is” fun time. I mean, I think it’s fun…. In this edition I take a look at the latest Billboard Top 50, followed by the top 50 on CCLI. The results...Books
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT! I’m thrilled to finally announce that my next book is coming next year in Spring/Summer! I recently signed a deal with Herald Press to produce: “Liberating Belonging. Deconstructing and Reclaiming Christianity for People on the...Missional
Written in June, 2019. Updated. While finishing my book (e-book only $2.99!) Thrive, the bibliography reminded me of overwhelming lack of representation in the movement. At one point there were ZERO authors of color in the list. There was one woman. In fact, despite...Missional
Originally posted in 2015 and updated. The church in North America has lost profound influence over the past 50 years. That’s no longer a surprise to leaders. Despite watching the slow decline unfold leaders have either ignored the shift, or at best made attempt...Race & Reconciliation
I’ve been thinking…. The rise in anti-Asian racism is a reminder that we must adhere to the terms and conditions too. You can put your head down, work hard, try to assimilate, but the arms of white supremacy will randomly lunge to pull you back into a...Church & Culture
2021 started off with the proverbial “bang” as the world watched in horror as the riots at the US Capitol Building unfolded. We all had a sense of both dread and awe as we watched the unthinkable happen. For racialized minority, it was also a visceral in...On Faith
2000 years of patriarchy have undoubtedly diminished the powerful words of the two women in our readings. Today we will centre one, a voice that comes to us in the form of a song. œMagnificat anima mea Dominum. It sure sounds better in Latin. Mary’s Song, or...Church & Culture
This is a story on belonging. In February 2020, Vineyard Canada (VC) made their final decision pertaining to human sexuality. The denomination is now fully NON-affirming, which is to say clergy cannot perform same-sex weddings. It also means LGBTQ persons cannot serve...Race & Reconciliation
It’s probably 1987… The Calgary Flames are two years away from winning the Stanley Cup and I’m learning how to skate deep in the suburbs of South Calgary. I don’t know why, but my parents (namely my dad) thought I should learn. What’s...