Border Dance: A Study in Contrasts and Conflict and How to Resolve Them
Ebook
Every culture on earth has at one time or another danced. From tribal times forward people have danced to socialize, express themselves creatively, and promote societal unity. The borders that separate us came much later in human development. It is time to return to our roots and dance, dance, dance. That is because dance has the unique ability to unite a person's mind, body, and soul. In his capacity as a touring bassist, Jimi Calhoun witnessed thousands upon thousands of people lose themselves in dance. Suddenly, ethnic, racial, and religious differences disappear. Borders, on the other hand, divide religious communities, races, and nations. Human conflict is perpetuated by these boundaries. What is written within these pages will show you ways to dance across divisions by means of a choreography of altruism. This is a book that invites you to dance to the rhythms of grace that result in true harmony and unity.
“This is a gem of a book. With a huge historical sweep, Jimi Calhoun shows the power of dance and music to break down the barriers which threaten our common humanity. From his own experience he challenges us to root out the deeply grounded evil of racism which poisons all too much of our world. Border Dance should be required reading for all religious and civic leaders whose attitudes and actions affect us all.”
—Iain Whyte, author of Scotland and the Abolition of Black Slavery, 1756–1838
“Border Dance provides a unique glimpse of the phenomenal musicians and groups with whom Jimi Calhoun performed. This book shines a light on how people survived through dance and music and ultimately describes how our spiritual souls unite in our pathway to oneness.”
—Marie Betcher, rabbi cantor senior chaplain, Austin Police Department
“I’m not sure when we first met—perhaps when Jimi Calhoun was a missionary on furlough—but years later, rumors of his work reached me. Friends insisted we meet because we were fellow exiles of denominational status quo. We paid a price for crossing uncrossable boundaries. Fortunately, Jimi still crosses those boundaries. He crosses them with a smile and a jazz shuffle. This book is proof of his artful skill playing on the borders where God dances.”
—Phil Wyman, author of Love Big or Go Home
- Title: Border Dance: A Study in Contrasts and Conflict and How to Resolve Them
- Authors: Jimi Calhoun, Brian D. McLaren
- Publisher: Cascade Books
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666799385, 9781666799378, 1666799378, 9781666738537, 1666738530, 1666799386
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666799385
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-10-18T00:11:34Z
Jimi Calhoun is an author, minister, and social ethicist. He is a pastor at Bridging Austin, a Reconciling Community. He is the author of A Story of Rhythm and Grace (2018), The Art of God (2015), The Sounds of Love and Grace (2020), and Funknology (2021). He gained international recognition as bassist for Creation, Rare Earth, Dr. John, The Buddy Miles Regiment, and Funkadelic. Calhoun presently sits on the boards of three nonprofits.