Border Dance: A Study in Contrasts and Conflict and How to Resolve Them - Paperback

by Jimi Calhoun (Author), Brian D. McLaren (Foreword by)

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.

Author Biography

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.