The Bible For Normal People [Faith] Episode 52: Larycia Hawkins - Embodied Solidarity
Feb 10, 2025
Dr. Larycia Hawkins, a scholar and activist known for her work on race and religion, dives deep into the challenges of embodied solidarity. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the proximity to suffering and advocates for marginalized communities inspired by Jesus' radical model. The conversation touches on personal identity struggles within predominantly white spaces and explores expressions of support, like wearing a hijab. Hawkins also critiques the exclusiveness in faith institutions, urging a more inclusive and transformative approach to justice.
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Proximity to Suffering
- Embodied solidarity requires proximity to suffering, understanding the perspective of the oppressed.
- It involves taking risks and prioritizing marginalized communities over centers of power.
Recognizing Your Neighbor
- Recognize every individual as your neighbor and show kindness and self-sacrifice.
- Emulate Jesus by seeing with your heart and acting on empathy, not just feeling it.
A Chicago Train Story
- Larycia Hawkins witnessed a woman give her jacket to a homeless man on a Chicago train.
- This simple act exemplified the essence of embodied solidarity and the Jesus way.