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Ask NT Wright Anything
#191 Donald Trump, gay cakes and white privilege (Replay)
Oct 26, 2023
In this episode, Tom answers listener questions on the US election, religious freedom for Christian cake makers, and the concept of 'white privilege'. The discussion touches on topics such as the impact of the US election on the rest of the world, the right of a Christian couple to refuse messages they disagree with, and the need for better theological language to discuss privilege. They also explore the historical significance of privilege in Christianity and recommend books by Black theologians.
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- The church failed to prioritize its core mission of racial equality and justice, resulting in a void that movements like Black Lives Matter have sought to fill.
- Christianity challenges the notion of privilege through Jesus' teaching that greatness lies in service and being a slave to all, emphasizing racial equality and unity.
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The Church's Vision of Multicultural Multinational Living Together
From its inception, Christianity was a social experiment in multicultural and multiethnic living, embracing people of different backgrounds and cultures. The early church emphasized the unity of believers from diverse nations and languages. However, historical factors, like the formation of national churches, led to the neglect of this vision. The church failed to prioritize its core mission, resulting in a void that movements like Black Lives Matter have sought to fill. Christians should have been at the forefront of promoting racial equality and justice. The church needs to reclaim its founding charter and live out its vision as a diverse, unified family.
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