The saddest face I ever saw on Martin Luther King was at the funeral of the four little girls slain in Birmingham, Alabama. — James A. Forbes Copy Share Image
In minor crises, the preacher can extract himself emotionally and allow others to express grief and fear and doubt while he remains strong. — James A. Forbes Copy Share Image
The Occupy Wall Street project feels like a burning ember that might light the torch of justice and inflame our longing for freedom. — James A. Forbes Copy Share Image
A Good Samaritan is not simply one whose heart is touched in an immediate act of care and charity, but one who provides a… — James A. Forbes Copy Share Image
Some people in this nation believe that race is a significant factor in the constant attacks against President Obama. Others believe that these attacks… — James A. Forbes Copy Share Image
Let's be cautious about relying so much on material things that we have no energy left for the spiritual aspects of our lives. — James A. Forbes Copy Share Image
When people rely on surface appearances and false racial stereotypes, rather than in-depth knowledge of others at the level of the heart, mind and… — James A. Forbes Copy Share Image
Proclaim a theology of divine righteousness which demands justice, respect, tolerance, compassion, inclusiveness, trust in the ultimate efficacy of divine zeal, and the rigorous… — James A. Forbes Copy Share Image
It is not possible to achieve by vigilance in anger and revenge what the soul is longing for. The soul longs for peace. — James A. Forbes Copy Share Image
Given the historical power differential between blacks and whites, blacks are required to be attentive to the way their white counterparts see themselves in… — James A. Forbes Copy Share Image
My church has an historical emphasis on peace, but we can't enjoy peace without honoring the blood our soldiers shed for it. — James A. Forbes Copy Share Image
