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Challenging reading (and listening) for the week
Three articles and a podcast for your consideration.
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4 years later
It was four years ago this week my world was finally shaken awake in a way I have truly treasured, even in the midst of tragedy. It was the murder of Philando Castille.
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Apprenticeship Podcast — What is the opportunity for the Church in battling racism?
I was able to visit with local pastors I work with to discuss where we are as the Church in the U.S. and the opportunities we have to combat racism. It’s a longer conversation so visit it often if you like. If you want the podcast, go HERE.
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White churches in America and embedded racism
This is a story from NPR about the roots of racism in white churches in American history. (It has an audio story as well as an article worth reading.) Read this document (bottom of page 2 and top of page 3) to read a prayer of a white pastor thanking God for the “cradle of the Confederacy of our beloved…
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We MUST, as white American Christians, lean in and listen
This article in Christianity Today demonstrates the wide disparity held between white and black American Christians regarding policing. “Do police officers generally treat black and white Americans alike? White evangelicals are more likely to say ‘yes’ than any other major religious demographic in the United States. Black Protestants are most likely to disagree.” Even after a long string of black…
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We are called to work AND pray in the battle to overcome evil systems
I am working through one of my favorite chapters in the Bible: Acts 19. It has always drawn me and what I love about the study of Scripture is that each trip through a passage can yield new insights and nuances. This trip through has been no different.
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The Anglican Church in North America speaks on the issue of racism in our nation
This address was from our Archbishop Foley Beach. It was given via Zoom since they couldn’t meet in person for the annual provincial meeting. I am thankful for the opportunity to be in this organization!
Tag: Racism
