Calling a Thing a Thing
As Christians, we are to be people of the Truth. We are to people who speak truthfully, who bear truthful witness about neighbors. And part of that requires us to be willing to call a thing a thing, to call racism racism.
In Virginia, 2 Churches Feel the Aftermath of Trump’s Racist Rhetoric
Two small-town Virginia churches with two very different congregations share the same name, Friendship Baptist Church. They've each found themselves caught up in controversy tied to President Trump's racist rhetoric.
Uproar Over Deli Owner’s Offer of Free Side Dish for Saying: ‘Send Her Back!’
A California deli owner is facing sharp criticism over a post he placed on his personal Facebook page that appears to be a show of support for the recent racist statements made by President Trump and his backers targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and three other
What Happened After My Mostly White Church Put Up a Black Lives Matter Sign
As a mostly white congregation in a predominately white rural town in Illinois, we knew the gospel had something to say about racism, but we had little idea what to say ourselves, either through words or action. Not knowing what to do exactly, we knew
Can Black Evangelicals Save the Whole Movement?
African-American spiritual leaders are talking about racism -- and some white churchgoers are listening.
Christian Leaders, Time to Check Your Own Yearbooks
What would a yearbook audit of today’s prominent Christian leaders reveal? Governor Northam’s incident with racist tropes provides Christians with the opportunity to self-audit for incidents of racism.
‘The Green Book’ Teaches About Race in America
Yes, much of "The Green Book" was cliched and predictable; you could almost smell the plot turns as they were coming around the bend. But, nevertheless, the movie has something very powerful to teach about race and class in America.
Georgia Association Disfellowships Church over Racism Charges
ALBANY, Ga. (BP) -- What began as a harmonious relationship between a declining Anglo church and a growing African-American church plant in Georgia ended
Discerning Our Kairos
Last year, I was in a meeting with Rev. Paul Msiza, the South African pastor who is president of the Baptist World Alliance. In a Q&A session
U.S. Christian Leaders United Against Racism and Poverty
A "Unity Declaration on Racism and Poverty," signed by more than 80 U.S. faith leaders, was sent to members of Congress on Jan. 29.