Monthly Archives: July 2011

Pacifism and Violence: Two More Thoughts on Why I’m not a Pacifist

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Tim McGee

I’ve appreciated the feedback and conversations on my previous post on pacifism. Please keep them coming–as I said, I’m not settled where I am but more recognizing where I am not any more (or where I never was). I mentioned … Continue reading →

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Domestic Arts: The White Space(s) of Domestic Desires

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Tim McGee

I mentioned, back when I talked about art and imperialism, that my wife is an artist. She also blogs and has posted a new series she just finished, Domestic Spaces. Those interested in the return of “domestic arts” as a … Continue reading →

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Pacifism and Giving Death: Why I’m No Longer (or Never Was) a Pacifist

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Tim McGee

In society such as it functions one cannot live without killing, or at least without taking the preliminary steps for the death of someone. Consequently, the important question of the meaning of being is not: why is there something rather … Continue reading →

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Race & Religion, a further thought

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Tim McGee

Religion is Desire and not struggle for recognition. E. Levinas My “blogging” time has been spent commenting over at the AUFS book event (here’s a link to the most recent post discussion) on J. Kameron Carter’s book, Race: a Theological Account. … Continue reading →

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Brief Reflection on 4th of July: on enjoying complicated legacies

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Tim McGee

It’s difficult for me to identify and sort through the various contradictory feelings I have towards this holiday. A simple anti-patriotism is much easier to navigate, yet my work with international refugees resettling here in the U.S. and my reading … Continue reading →

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