Ah, love this, can't wait for his book! And to anyone reading: I highly recommend going through Garrett's Barnraiser's training - I joined a cohort in 2021 and learned so much. I wasn't organizing for any specific group or project at the time, but felt like so many seeds were planted within me from exposure to the curriculum and to Garrett's incredible teaching style. https://www.barnraisersproject.org/
Also, to answer the question posed by Courtney's intro ("what kind of dancer is he?"): Dangerous, a threat to himself and others, too many flailing limbs.
Just as it is problematic to have the goal of being thought the right kind of white, it is discouraging to know that many who really DO feel a religion of love are afraid to show themselves in public spaces that often seem to demand polarization. Lots of people are in hiding from public discourse at a time when our shared world could benefit from all hands on deck.
At this point in my life I'm more of a cultural Quaker than a religious one, but part of why I just can't quit Quakerism completely is because it involves folks like Garrett. He's just the best-- thoughtful, loving, humble, challenging, and very, very funny. I'm a fan.
Love, love, LOVE this, @CourtneyMartin! Thanks for sharing this brilliant and compassionate mind. And thanks to @GarrettBucks for your work, clarity, and courage.
Love this; thanks for introducing me to Garrett's work. Question (for both of you, but Garrett in particular, if he's still in these comments): do you think our task is ultimately to abolish whiteness? If not, what are we trying to preserve? If so... what do we replace it with? (These questions are near and dear to my heart these days, and I agree with the direction Garrett is going in this interview but leaves me wondering what follows). Thank you!
Ha! That’s funny because my pastor used to ask, “do you want to be right or in a relationship?” And it has also stuck with me over the years (especially as someone who really, really likes to be right!) I like who I am a lot better when I land on the relationship side of things though- such a good reminder!
Ah, love this, can't wait for his book! And to anyone reading: I highly recommend going through Garrett's Barnraiser's training - I joined a cohort in 2021 and learned so much. I wasn't organizing for any specific group or project at the time, but felt like so many seeds were planted within me from exposure to the curriculum and to Garrett's incredible teaching style. https://www.barnraisersproject.org/
Also, to answer the question posed by Courtney's intro ("what kind of dancer is he?"): Dangerous, a threat to himself and others, too many flailing limbs.
I appreciate your sharing Garrett's work again.
Just as it is problematic to have the goal of being thought the right kind of white, it is discouraging to know that many who really DO feel a religion of love are afraid to show themselves in public spaces that often seem to demand polarization. Lots of people are in hiding from public discourse at a time when our shared world could benefit from all hands on deck.
At this point in my life I'm more of a cultural Quaker than a religious one, but part of why I just can't quit Quakerism completely is because it involves folks like Garrett. He's just the best-- thoughtful, loving, humble, challenging, and very, very funny. I'm a fan.
Yes! DD
Love, love, LOVE this, @CourtneyMartin! Thanks for sharing this brilliant and compassionate mind. And thanks to @GarrettBucks for your work, clarity, and courage.
Love this; thanks for introducing me to Garrett's work. Question (for both of you, but Garrett in particular, if he's still in these comments): do you think our task is ultimately to abolish whiteness? If not, what are we trying to preserve? If so... what do we replace it with? (These questions are near and dear to my heart these days, and I agree with the direction Garrett is going in this interview but leaves me wondering what follows). Thank you!
Ha! That’s funny because my pastor used to ask, “do you want to be right or in a relationship?” And it has also stuck with me over the years (especially as someone who really, really likes to be right!) I like who I am a lot better when I land on the relationship side of things though- such a good reminder!