The Bible For Normal People Episode 219: Jemar Tisby - Acknowledging Racism in the Church
Sep 26, 2022
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Church Split Over Justice Issues
- Jemar Tisby experienced a church split when racial justice and political divisions within a predominantly white evangelical church came to the surface.
- His preaching on truth and justice intersected political beliefs, leading to the exit of white Christian nationalist members and ultimately the dissolution of the church.
Individualism Limits Racism Views
- Many white evangelicals view racism primarily as individual prejudice, missing systemic dimensions.
- This limited view blocks acknowledgment of systemic racism perpetuated by institutional structures.
Resistance Due to Identity Threat
- People resist systemic racism discussions because it threatens their identity and worldview.
- Whiteness is mistakenly inseparable from one's identity, causing defensive reactions to systemic critiques.