For ex- colored people who have lost faith in white- body supremacy
What motivates and inspires me in this sacred work is the unconscious idolatry practiced, the investment of belief, the gut- level faithfulness exhibited toward race in the practice of the Christian faith. I have been called to separate race from God, to erase the color line in our churches and to do the groundwork for the ministry of reconciliation. I […]
Read More“However painful it may be for me to accept this conclusion, I am obliged to state it: For the black man, there is only one destiny. And it is white.” ~ Franz Fanon, Black Skin, White Masks “This contradictory longing to possess the reality of the Other, even though that reality is one that wounds […]
Read More“Of all the major institutions in our society, the church is still the most segregated. Americans of different races work together, play together, study together and entertain eachother. But seldom do they pray and worship together.” ~ David R. Williams “A great many black Americans view their white fellow citizens with anger. And a great many white […]
Read MoreThis is the title of a chapter of Rev. James Ellis III’s newest book Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil: Stories about the Challenges of Young Pastors, where he served as the editor. It is a book that includes a number of true stories from clergy who may differ in denominational affiliation but all […]
Read MoreGod doesn’t need race. God doesn’t use race to determine your future. There is no r- a- c- e in God. Jeremiah records the voice of the Lord and God takes all the responsibility for your hope and future. It’s not based on our physical appearance or social approval rating. No, God has big plans […]
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The Raceless Gospel 