Category Archives: refugees

On Suicide Bombing: Asad on Suicidal Civilization

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Tim McGee

In short, in Christian civilization, the gift of life for humanity is possible only through a suicidal death; redemption is dependent on cruelty or at least on the sin of disregarding human life. Talal Asad, On Suicide Bombing For Asad, … 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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Seeing the Neighbor: Immigration, Race, and the Good Samaritan

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Tim McGee

note: this is a presentation I am working on; all comments would be much appreciated. I’ve also added Roman numerals to help you navigate through this longer piece: I. Focuses on Ellis Island and the history of excluding immigrants by … Continue reading →

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Strangers Welcoming Strangers: reflections on Matthew 25:31-46

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Tim McGee

I spent this Thanksgiving with my uncle; we are the closest family he has (a four hour drive away), my aunt (his wife) having died a couple years ago and his son (my cousin) spending the holidays in jail. It’s … Continue reading →

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Mexican and Arabic Bread

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Tim McGee

I keep looking up syllabuses online, using google to search for things like “race and u.s. immigration syllabus” or “refugees and american cultural studies syllabus.” I want to find the right books, ones that will help me theorize the connections … Continue reading →

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