"Racism is designed to be invisible to white people . . . so when they are confronted by the reality of racism, it can offend their sense of personal innocence." J. Tisby
Tag: Christianity and race
Quote of Note #190: Racism and Division in the Church
"The Church must speak out with one voice against bigotry and racism. We have been too quiet. The time is now. A platform has been placed in front of us and we must speak with clarity and truth. We've made a mess of things, but there is a way forward. It will require us to … Continue reading Quote of Note #190: Racism and Division in the Church
Quote of Note #189: Racism and White Christians
"Black theology is alien to most white people--and if they hear a little bit of it in a negative context or out of context, they are likely to have serious problems with it. Racism creates anger. Because of the blatant racism of the past and its common occurrence today, many white Christians do just enough … Continue reading Quote of Note #189: Racism and White Christians
Quote of Note #163: No National Gods
"There is only one God, Creator of all humanity, not nation-gods who conquer other nation-gods, and there are not racial or national differences before God. Most importantly, our people need to be sensitized to the God who works across national boundaries and loves children from Chihuahua as much as children from Chicago." Leonard Sweet, Rings … Continue reading Quote of Note #163: No National Gods
Quote of Note #152: Hearing the Pain of My Brothers and Sisters
Downtown Pittsburgh; photo by GAC "Every Black parent has the 'talk' with their children when they get ready to start driving. They tell them that if a police officer pulls them over they are to say, Yes, sir or Yes, ma'am. They are to keep their hands in the open and not make any quick … Continue reading Quote of Note #152: Hearing the Pain of My Brothers and Sisters
Pastor Note #85 — The Demonic Heresy of Christian White Nationalism
There is heresy finding foothold in America and in some other parts of the world. It is not new. The devil is not remarkably inventive. He recycles old poison wherever he thinks it will work. In America this heresy is arising under labels such as “Christian white nationalism” and “Christian Identity.” As a pastor and … Continue reading Pastor Note #85 — The Demonic Heresy of Christian White Nationalism
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