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C. Nikole Saulsberry posted a blog postSupreme Religious Authority
U.S. Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has always enamored me, at times more so than the ministry. As a child I often said I wanted to be a judge, though admittedly as a child I thought judges had the power to decide when it would rain, and as a young girl, I wanted that power (little did I know that power actually resides with rappers Lil Wayne and Fat…See More
C. Nikole Saulsberry posted a blog postCelebration or Chastising? Is that our Only Option?
As I watched my Twitter Timeline grow exponentially with news of Osama Bin Laden’s death last night, I noticed the comments went from questioning the validity of the announcement to questioning the actions of fellow Americans. Members from all faith traditions and world views all seemed to respond on one accord; “why are Americans celebrating the death of a man?” These comments ranged from eloquent personal reflections to quotes from sacred text and non-violent leaders in history. As an…See More
C. Nikole Saulsberry posted a blog postA Plea for Love
To my African Methodist Episcopal Members, I recognize that I do not have the authority to discuss African Methodist Episcopal Theology as I am not an ordained minister, yet. But I am a communications scholar and so I make my plea as a Rhetorician.In January the world lost yet another teenager to suicide as a result of LGBTQ bullying. Our church…See More
C. Nikole Saulsberry posted a blog postThe Importance of Rhetoric
In her response to the tragedy in Arizona on Saturday January 8, 2011, Sarah Palin said her critics used "blood libel" in their retorts. For a quick history lesson in the true meaning of the term, I encourage you to check out this post by a fellow Scholar, Anthony Fatta.I will be…See More
C. Nikole Saulsberry posted a blog postInsha’Allah, Faith for 2011
Contributing Scholar, Tim Brahun, graced us with his own 11 Faith-Based or Religious Predictions for 2011 a la those of the CNN belief blog.In Arabic, insha'Allah, means "God willing," and is used when expressing hope for the future. I say…See More
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- I have attended the Parliament of Religions:
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- Website:
- http://www.cnikoles.com
- I have come to PeaceNext looking for:
- interreligious advocacy, interreligious exploration, intrareligious reflection
- I am inspired by:
- Tony Campolo, Eve Ensler, Maya Angelou.
- My favorite spiritual places:
- Nature, my yoga mat, choir lofts and Mt. Arbel.
- Changes I am working toward in my community:
- AIDS research fundraising, education reform, violence prevention.
- About Me:
- I am currently serving an AmeriCorps term with New Sector Alliance, Inc. as a Resident in Social Enterprise. My interfaith work is focused on fostering religious pluralism through simultaneous efforts of common action, policy engagement, liberation theology and hermeneutics of social justice.
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Supreme Religious Authority
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 4:01am 1 Comment 0 Likes
U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has always enamored me, at times more so than the ministry. As a child I often said I wanted to be a judge, though admittedly as a child I thought judges had the power to decide when it would rain, and as a young girl, I wanted that power (little did I know that power actually resides with rappers …
Continue Celebration or Chastising? Is that our Only Option?
Posted on May 5, 2011 at 11:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
As I watched my Twitter Timeline grow exponentially with news of Osama Bin Laden’s death last night, I noticed the comments went from questioning the validity of the announcement to questioning the actions of fellow Americans. Members from all faith traditions and world views all seemed to respond on one accord; “why are Americans celebrating the death of a man?” These comments ranged from eloquent personal reflections to quotes from sacred text and non-violent leaders in history. As an…
Continue A Plea for Love
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 10:01am 0 Comments 0 Likes
To my African Methodist Episcopal Members,
I recognize that I do not have the authority to discuss African Methodist Episcopal Theology as I am not an ordained minister, yet. But I am a communications scholar and so I make my plea as a Rhetorician.
In January the world lost yet another teenager to suicide as a result of LGBTQ bullying. Our church…
Continue The Importance of Rhetoric
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:25am 0 Comments 0 Likes
In her response to the tragedy in Arizona on Saturday January 8, 2011, Sarah Palin said her critics used "blood libel" in their retorts. For a quick history lesson in the true meaning of the term, I encourage you to check out this post by a fellow Scholar, Anthony Fatta.
I…
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