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Ray S. McKinnon

From Swords to Plowshares: A Vision of Peace, Justice, and Transformation

One of my favorite passages in scripture comes from the book of Isaiah, offering a profound vision of peace and justice:

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From Swords to Plowshares: A Vision of Peace, Justice, and Transformation

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Ray S. McKinnon

Breaking Generational Norms: The Power of Education and Leading with Love

Across races, places, and genders, everyone deserves the freedom to be ourselves, to learn, and to thrive. However, as we know too well…

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Breaking Generational Norms: The Power of Education and Leading with Love

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Ray S. McKinnon

The Future of Democracy: Why Even the Cheneys Are Backing Harris/Walz

In 2024, democracy is on the line. The Cheneys, despite their past, are backing Harris/Walz over Trump/Vance to safeguard democratic norms.

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The Future of Democracy: Why Even the Cheneys Are Backing Harris/Walz

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Ray S. McKinnon

Embracing My Authentic Self: A Reintroduction

It’s been a journey — a long, winding one filled with moments of quiet reflection, seismic shifts, and courageous steps toward…

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Embracing My Authentic Self: A Reintroduction

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Ray S. McKinnon

Yea, But It Is Still Friday…

Preachers, we have a real temptation to rush past Friday. But we must not. We must fight it. Friday, in the life of Christ and his…

Apr 20, 2019

Yea, But It Is Still Friday…

Apr 20, 2019

Ray S. McKinnon

I Love the CMS Budget… Mostly: An Open Letter

Madame Chair, Madame Vice Chair, Honorable Members of the CMS School Board, and Dr. Wilcox,

Apr 15, 2019

I Love the CMS Budget… Mostly: An Open Letter

Apr 15, 2019

Ray S. McKinnon

Silent No More: Younger Voices Demand Action Not Excuses

On Monday the Charlotte City Council met for a special meeting that was called by Mayor Jennifer Roberts. Mayor Roberts called the meeting…

Aug 31, 2017

Silent No More: Younger Voices Demand Action Not Excuses

Aug 31, 2017

Ray S. McKinnon

Charlotte City Council, Repeal the EEO and Reject the Suggested Amendments

Madame Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council,

May 23, 2017

Charlotte City Council, Repeal the EEO and Reject the Suggested Amendments

May 23, 2017

Ray S. McKinnon

Yes, Black Lives Matter

I have written and then re-written this first sentence a few times. I don’t know why today Jordan Edwards’ murder has hit me so hard, but…

May 3, 2017

Yes, Black Lives Matter

May 3, 2017

Ray S. McKinnon

A Mayor Without Privilege… Really?

Earlier today Senator Joel Ford pushed out a letter to his list with the subject line: A Democrat without privilege. Even before I read the…

Apr 28, 2017

A Mayor Without Privilege… Really?

Apr 28, 2017

Ray S. McKinnon

Ray S. McKinnon

he/him

Ray McKinnon is a pastor and justice advocate focused on LGBTQ+ rights, housing, criminal justice reform, and democracy. He writes on faith and social justice.

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