Tag: racism
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[New Podcast Episode!] Theologizing Life: The Kingdom Jesus Preached (Part 2)
The ethics of the Kingdom of Heaven directly impact the way we interpret our world. Anthony and I discuss how the implications of the Kingdom Jesus preached might lead us to wrestle with our current beliefs and values. Topics include: Our view of other people (even those who are different from us) Our understanding of…
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The Rittenhouse Verdict Is Not . . .
. . . a moral victory for Christianity Exactly when the right to own a weapon, fight for personal liberties, and advocate for violent retaliation became entrenched in the American “version” the gospel, I do not know. I do know that none of these things have anything to do, at all, not even remotely, with…
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Racism and Repentance (Part 3)
Remnants of the Past At the end of March, the city of Evanston, Illinois enacted a Restorative Housing Program which aims to bridge the wealth gap between Black and White residents of the well-to-do Chicago suburb. The program, funded primarily by cannabis sales tax and private contributions, will allocate a total of $400,000 (paid out…
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Racism and Repentance (Part 2): Acknowledging Sin and Committing to Change
In Part 1 of this series, I gave an overview of the nature and scope of sin. Obviously, there is more to be said on the matter, but there are four main takeaways that are relevant to this discussion: Sin entered God’s perfect creation through human agency. Sin is universal, affecting all aspects of God’s…
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Racism and Repentance (Part 1): The Universal, Generational, All-Encompassing Nature of Sin
Before I begin, I want to make several things very clear. Even if my first paragraph makes you roll your eyes, please understand my heart. I have heard and read countless articles and sermons calling out against the “social justice gospel”, critical race theory, white guilt . . . you name it. I am not…
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Social Justice, the Gospel and the Role of the Church: Two Views
For Christ followers, the desire for social justice is rooted in the inherent worth of all human beings as bearers of the Image of God and a desire to rid the world of the many injustices caused by human sin.
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Love Your Neighbor: It’s Time to Take Down Your Confederate Flag
If you see no problem with the use and display of the Confederate flag today, please reconsider with the history and real-life implications of the symbol in mind.
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“Privilege” Isn’t A Dirty Word; It’s a Reality
I ordered Celeste Ng’s bestseller Little Fires Everywhere at the end of May when I noticed that Hulu had adapted the story into a television series. Naturally, I was intrigued. While I was reading the novel, the news broke of yet another act of police violence against the black community, this time in Minneapolis, and…
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