Excursus: A Conversation with Thabiti Anyabwile on Doug Wilson

Jamar Tisby's "The Color of Compromise" examines the history of racial reconciliation in the American church. Tisby argues that white Christians have often failed to fully confront their complicity in systemic racism. The book explores various historical examples and theological arguments to support this claim. Tisby challenges readers to acknowledge the ongoing impact of racial injustice and to actively work towards dismantling it. He offers a framework for understanding and addressing racial issues within the context of Christian faith. The book has sparked significant debate and discussion within Christian circles.

This booklet, written by Doug Wilson and Steve Wilkins, argues that slavery in the antebellum South was not the 'crushing oppression' often described. Instead, the authors claim that it was a predominantly patriarchal and benign institution marked by mutual affection and confidence between masters and slaves, attributing this harmony to the influence of Christianity. However, this perspective has been widely criticized for downplaying the systemic abuses and cruelties inherent in the institution of slavery.