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America is approaching a decisive moment in history — a moment in which Christians can bring their faith, and an understanding of race as a mirror of the glory of God, into the discussion.
American society has searched for secular solutions to heal the sin of racism for more than 50 years now. Although the government has legislated civil rights protections, it simply cannot legislate peace. Peace is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Thus Christian intellectuals must be at the forefront of a movement to teach society how racial diversity is a God-given quality. As such, diversity requires more than a superficial tolerance. American Christians have a moral obligation to reverence diversity in pursuit of love of God and love of neighbor.
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, the sin of racism has been exposed yet again as a cancerous wound in America. From Michael Brown to Eric Garner to Philando Castile, to only name a few, tragedies of police brutality erupt every summer. The aforementioned departed souls are simply examples of the atrocities that have been documented, but many more go unnoticed. Although the task of justice, reform and reconciliation may seem daunting, Christian intellectuals can promote an immediate course of action.
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Racial Diversity is a Manifestation of God’s Infinite Beauty
American society has searched for secular solutions to heal the sin of racism for more than 50 years now. Although the government has legislated civil rights protections, it simply cannot legislate peace. Peace is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Thus Christian intellectuals must be at the forefront of a movement to teach society how racial diversity is a God-given quality. As such, diversity requires more than a superficial tolerance. American Christians have a moral obligation to reverence diversity in pursuit of love of God and love of neighbor.
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, the sin of racism has been exposed yet again as a cancerous wound in America. From Michael Brown to Eric Garner to Philando Castile, to only name a few, tragedies of police brutality erupt every summer. The aforementioned departed souls are simply examples of the atrocities that have been documented, but many more go unnoticed. Although the task of justice, reform and reconciliation may seem daunting, Christian intellectuals can promote an immediate course of action.
Continued below.
Racial Diversity is a Manifestation of God’s Infinite Beauty
