It is long past time for religious congregations to begin again — to dredge up their history in order to confront it and begin anew. Congregations cannot begin to move forward with the work of racial justice until they face their past complicity in white
Jerry Falwell Jr.’s dream of athletic domination is in peril, largely due to backlash to his actions viewed as racially insensitivity. Read full piece
A bivocational Southern Baptist pastor resigned from his church Wednesday (July 29), after backlash resulting from his participation in an annual birthday celebration for Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Michael Cheuk reflects on meaning of Confederate monuments in Richmond, Virginia, where he lives and ministers. Read full piece
As people across the country consider racism and racial injustices, columnist Wade Paris reflects on racial issues emerging at various churches during his decades as a pastor.
Robert P. Jones reflects on the slavery history of White Baptists and how to address that truth today as part of repairing the damage. Read full piece
As the country is once again facing a reckoning on racial justice, perhaps the biggest obstacle to White Christians’ full participation in the movement for racial equality is an unshakable commitment to our own innocence.
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove reflects on progress toward racial justice and how much more is needed. Read full piece
Terrell Carter (a pastor, university administrator, and Word&Way columnist) writes about the myths of the Lost Cause sympathizers still pushed today. Read full piece
Columnist Christopher Dixon admits feeling fatigue amide coronavirus, racial injustices, and more. But he also sees the importance of churches and Christians staying engaged and listening.