Applying biblical truth to social, cultural, political, and theological issues in our world.
In surveying the current sociocultural landscape in America, it seems increasing numbers of individuals are either identifying as social justice activists or aspiring to be one. What began with the protestations of one individual over perceived systemic "racial" injustices being perpetrated against black people, primarily by those who occupy certain positions of authority (e.g. police …
Continue reading Why ‘Racism’ Isn’t Wrong
Notwithstanding the myriad reasons professional athletes in America are protesting the national anthem, President Donald Trump, law enforcement officers, the military, or other social, civil, or political issue, entity, or individual, there appears to be a certain degree of naivety connected with the stated goals and objectives of these demonstrations. Many of these athletes have …
Continue reading On Social Justice Protests and Our Misguided Quest for ‘Unity’
The matters of social justice and racial reconciliation continue to be topics of discussion among evangelical Christians regardless of ethnicity. Few discourses today have so intensely ignited people's emotions and passions as those that dare to broach these hot-button issues. And why are they such sensitive topics? In my opinion, it's because we think much too highly …
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