The Bible For Normal People

Episode 203: Andre Henry - Systemic Racism in the Church

Apr 25, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Andre's Watershed Moment

  • Andre Henry witnessed the murder of Philando Castile in 2016 and decided to invest himself in racial justice through music and activism.
  • This event sparked his journey to learn about systemic racism and reshape his faith and career.
INSIGHT

Theological Justifications for Racism

  • Some Christian theologies were created to justify racism, like misusing the curse of Ham story to explain racial differences.
  • Many theological arguments supporting racism are passed down historically, influencing present beliefs.
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Myth of No Race in God's Kingdom

  • The idea that "there is no race in God's kingdom" is often used to shut down discussions on racism.
  • This ignores the real divisions and oppression people face and turns oppressed people into 'dividers' for raising race issues.
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