Page 5 - Benjamin Lay News Today

Burlington man lived a life devoted to human liberation and education

We explore the life and times of the early anti-slavery rebel Benjamin Lay with historian Marcus Rediker and graphic artist David Lester.

White American Christianity Needs to Be Honest About Its History of White Supremacy Time 1/14/2021 Carey Wallace © Win McNamee—Getty Images Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump pray outside the U.S. Capitol Jan. 06 in Washington D.C. In the past few days, I’ve seen all kinds of statements from Christian leaders trying to distance themselves from the violent mob at the Capitol. Christian writers known for their thoughtfulness lament that “somehow” white supremac...