Kansas City Faith Blogger Talks Native American History, Sin & Salvation

In the depths of the Internets . . . i.e. TKC's comment section . . . There's a constant urge to justify the attempted genocide of the Native Americans. Or, even more frivolously, defend cheesy mascot branding from the 1950s.

Here's an alternative take that's somewhat inspiring . . .

"The historical incidents from which theologians draw their conclusions about the causes and repercussions of evil are found in every age. And although the evil done (often in the name of God or a value like freedom) can be overwhelming, it is not the entire story. Rather, if we look carefully we often can find tiny sparkles of light in what is otherwise utter darkness. In other words, sometimes goodness and graciousness appear."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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