Learn why the "Stitch Their Names” quilts are currently on exhibit at Luther and how it humanizes and honors the legacy of black individuals killed as a result of racism and racialized violence.

Juneteenth celebrates a significant turning point that has sparked other turning points in the struggle of black Americans for genuine freedom, writes Professor Guy Nave. It is a reminder of the strength and power of black perseverance and a source of strength for continued perseverance.

Juneteenth celebrates a significant turning point that has sparked other turning points in the struggle of black Americans for genuine freedom, writes Professor Guy Nave. It is a reminder of the strength and power of black perseverance and a source of strength for continued perseverance.

In this article, professor Guy Nave discusses "equity-mindedness"  and how if we can't hold diversity, inclusion, and equity as separate and distinct concepts — and understand how they interact with one another — we can’t set clear goals and strategies around them.

Read religion professor Guy Nave's review of the film Green Book.

Professor Nave draws parallels between the Luther College of today and the Luther College of 1968 as he describes the importance of commemorating the 50th anniversary of Luther's Black Student Union.

Professor Nave explains the significance of 800 six-foot metal columns and how we should be striving to "Make America Great at Last."

Prof. Nave takes a moment on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to encourage people to challenge the "giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism, and militarism," King addressed during his "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence" speech.

Professor Nave encourages people to experience change and be willing to see other sides of an idea, even if it challenges existing opinions and perspectives.

Professor Nave uses modern day references (a statement from Betsy DeVos and the film "Hidden Figures") to challenge us to dismantle racist practices and wipe away the romanticized delusion of the past to make America and the world great.

Guy Nave explains the "zero-sum fallacy"—the belief that all resources are fixed and limited, therefore, one person's gain is always another person's loss, and how when it comes to justice... more justice for one, is more justice for all.

In response to Donald Trump's presidential campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again," Professor Guy Nave asks at what point during America's 250-year history of slavery, lynching, Jim Crow, segregation, anti-Civil Rights violence and other sundry forms of racialized violence and discrimination was America "great."

Professor Guy Nave reflects on the recent Charleston killings and raises questions about the reluctance to label racist violence against black people in America as "terrorism." (Part one and two)

Professor Guy Nave reflects on the historical significance and meaning of Easter, and how that relates to religious freedom and "religious freedom" legislation.

Professor Nave struggles with the question of what is covered in the phrase "sanctity of life," and debates the merits of sanctity for all life as opposed to sanctity for human life.

Celebrating Kwanzaa in America, a reflection by Luther Professor Guy Nave on the effect of the social climate on the Kwanzaa celebration.

Guy Nave, Luther professor of religion, penned a response post to the overwhelming commentary on his blog post from last week, "Ferguson: A question of excessive force." Read along and join in the conversation.

Guy Nave, Luther professor of religion, asks the hard questions regarding the Nov. 24 Ferguson shooting announcement. When is "by any means necessary" appropriate? Is it ever? What exactly qualifies as "excessive force"? How do these questions relate to being a professor at a liberal arts college?

It's time to advance justice rather than situations of "just us." Guy Nave, Luther professor of religion, and his class wrestle with the idea of God as one who works from the bottom-up on behalf of many rather than one who works from the top-down on behalf of a few.

Guy Nave, Luther College associate professor of religion, highlights the socially constructed nature of beliefs and belief systems, and how they say far more about us than they do about the "gods" we claim to accept or reject.

Guy Nave, associate professor of religion, reminds readers that while they do not need a Ph.D. to read the Bible, there are benefits from the academic study of the Bible. He says one important benefit is recognizing there is not only one way to think about the divine.