Today on Faith in Action (Spirit 1400AM)
We’ll start by having a discussion about Episcopal Order. More and more Black Church-goers are noticing a change in the religious practice of the church. You’ll see more bishops in denominations that historically have not had bishops, you’ll see more emphasis on episcopacy, armor bearers, the investiture, and clerical rank. Here’s the question: Is the Black Church going too far in modeling Roman Catholic religious tradition? How does this nuance impact historic African American religious practice? And what’s up with all the big chef hats, staffs, and heavy gold chains?? LOL - kidding…we won’t ask that…at least not that way.
Then we’ll have a discussion with Felicia Wilson and Danielle Carter, mother and sister of Isaiah Simmons, III, who was killed by staffers at the Bowling Brook Preparatory School in Carroll County, Maryland in January 2007. Though the state medical examiner has ruled Isaiah’s death a homicide, no one has been charged with his murder. Felicia and Danielle will talk about their efforts to secure justice for Isaiah.
We may also have a discussion with Delegate Jill Carter (D-41) about some important legislation that she’s working on and a representative from the Baltimore Prays Movement - an interracial, international assembly of religious leaders who are interceding for the city of Baltimore.
My guest co-host for the day will be Rev. Ronald Covington.
For those in the Baltimore area please tune in today at 1PM ON SPIRIT 1400AM.
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