Part history, part memoir, Outliving the White Lie charts conflicting narratives of American and southern identity through a blend of public, family, and deeply personal history. James Wiggins, who was raised in rural Mississippi, pairs thorough historical research with his own lived experiences.
From the perceptive mind of poet-author James Wiggins comes this inspiring poetry anthology, After Eden. He pens down these verses because of the crisis he sees in the world now. This collection of poems and quotes are not to be taken out of content, because these are politically, racially, socially, and religiously "neutral". From his many conversations and interactions with people come these poems about the Creator, His name, creations, and the one He created in His image. Also featured in this volume are poems written by guest poets who share their own thoughts on human existence in thought-provoking pieces.
The book explores the varying motivations behind Christian engagement in interfaith dialogue, highlighting the spectrum of attitudes from goodwill to defensive hostility. It examines the roles of both Roman Catholic and Protestant communities in fostering these exchanges, questioning whether their participation stems from genuine interest, church mandates, or other underlying motives. Through this analysis, it sheds light on the complexities of religious interactions in a diverse world.