Resources on Anti-Racism

Rachel's Weeping Must Cease!

Robert M Zanicky | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert M. Zanicky preaches against anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism from Matthew 2:13-23.

Matthew 2:13-23

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Racism, Hatred, Pride, History

Once You See

Valerie Bridgeman | ChurchAnewBlog

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This Mark 8:22-26 article notes that one cannot "unsee" what one has seen, and describes the awakening of whites to racism as a seeing of black people not as trees/part of the landscape, but as people.

Mark 8:22-26

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Racism, Blind, African-american, Healing

The Genetics of Race (Part 2)

Joseph L. Graves | BioLogos

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In part two of this two-part podcast, evolutionary biologist Joseph Graves discusses the genetic science of race. Useful for a sermon series on race and racism.

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Racism, Faith, Race, Science

By Any Means Necessary

Ted Olsen | Christian History Institute

Article about Church History

Ted Olsen describes the development of the tensions between white and black abolitionists. For whites, the end of slavery was the goal; for blacks, they were fighting the nation's larger problem of racism and discrimination.

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Racism, Slavery, History, Abolition Of Slave-trade

The Law’s Fracture Lines

Christopher T Holmes | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this article with accompanying Bible study questions, Christopher Holmes reflects on Romans 7:15-25 and the importance of continued and constant effort against racism and social injustice.

Romans 7:15-25

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Racism, Sin, Law, Injustice

The Ministry of Interuption

Alaina Kleinbeck | Faith and Leadership

Article about Children or Youth Ministry

Alaina Kleinbeck reflects on her call to anti-racist youth ministry in the white church, describing it as a "ministry of interruption" modeled after Jesus who interrupts violence with peace and hate with love.

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Racism, Youth, Injustice

The Image of God

James Bratt | The Twelve

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

James Bratt asks what being conformed to Christ’s image means for nations as well as for individuals. He considers the cultural captivity of the American church to issues such as structural racism. (Based on Romans 8:29.)

Romans 8:29

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Racism, Image Of God, Body Of Christ, Culture

Kyrie Eleison

Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya | Global Worship

Song or Hymn, Artwork, Prayer of Confession

Vineyard Worship offers a song that serves as a prayer of confession, naming our sins and praying for God's forgiveness. The post also includes some commentary and artwork on racism and hate in America.

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Racism, Confession, Forgiveness, Sin

Mark of Cain

Eva Mroczek | Bible Odyssey

Article about Scripture

Eva Mroczek surveys various interpretations of the mark that God placed on Cain (Genesis 4:15), from a sign of God's protection to anti-Semitic and racist characteristics.

Genesis 4:15

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Racism, Cain, Protection, Anti-semitism

The Persistent Problem

Michael O Emerson | The Christian Reflection Project

Article

The United States as a nation is racialized. Michael O. Emerson talks about different perspectives between white Americans and people of color on racism and how we can work together to undo the racialized society.

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Racism, Society, Colors, White

When Religion, Sex, and Race Breed Violence

Ekaputra Tupamahu | ChurchAnewBlog

Article about Preaching

In this article, Ekaputra Tupamahu explores the perception that American churches have become breeding grounds for racism and violence.

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Racism, Sexuality, Church, Violence

Biblical Reconciliation through the Worship Arts

Angie Hong | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

An interview with Angie Hong where she speaks about how God calls all Christians and congregations to the ministry of reconciliation. Sometimes this happens best through the worship arts.

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Racism, Art, Reconciliation, Worship

Demythologizing Freedom and the Beloved Community

Danjuma Gibson | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Church History, Article about Theology

Danjuma Gibson explores Isaiah 1:17 by highlighting the psychological and spiritual profiles of key religious anti-racist figures from the 19th and 20th Century, using practical theology and psychohistory. (Length: 01:13:17)

Isaiah 1:17

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Racism, African-american, Community, Social Justice

Addressing White Power and Priviledge

Brenda Walsh | preacherexchange

Article

In this article, Brenda Walsh reflects on the need to address white privilege and offers concrete suggestions for ways to pursue racial justice for all.

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Racism, Catholic, Roman Catholic, Ethics

Black Theology and a Legacy of Oppression

M Shawn Copeland | America: The Jesuit Review

Article about Theology

After the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., James H. Cone denounced mainline Protestant and Catholic Christians' lukewarm response; further critique is offered of "Elegant Racism," which is more subtle and even more difficult to address.

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Racism, Culture, Cultures, Oppression

Speaking the Truth in Love

Richard Goeres | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer

This sermon by Richard Goeres on Mark 7 holds together the themes of truth and love, understanding the need to be honest about our sin, but never letting that truth overtake God's love for us.

Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

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Racism, Love, Sin, Truthfulness

Christianity and Whiteness

Duane T. Loynes | Reformed Journal

Article about Theology

An essay by Duane T. Loynes Sr. arguing that Christians should not consider themselves “post-racial” or colorblind, but rather should actively pursue the theology and ethics of a diverse and reconciled body.

Isaiah 1:17; John 17:11

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Racism, Justice, Blackness, Diversity

Gregory of Nyssa and the Culture of Oppression

Kimberly Flint-Hamilton | The Christian Reflection Project

Article

"Gregory of Nyssa spoke out against the institution of slavery in a way that non had before, vilifying it as incompatible with Christianity." An article on the lessons we can learn from Nyssa today.

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Racism, Justice, Slavery, Oppression

The Death of Death

Eric D Barreto | ChurchAnewBlog

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Eric D. Barreto's sermon discusses the meaning of being "dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus" (Romans 6:11), suggesting that "Paul is describing the world as God is making it."

Romans 6:1-11

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Racism, Death, Sin, Christ

Racial Reconciliation in the Church

Michael G Cartwright | The Project on Lived Theology

Article about Scripture

In this academic paper, Michael G. Cartwright explores the success and failure of racial reconciliation in the American church in view of the prevailing mythology of whiteness and God's command in 2 Corinthians 5:18-20.

2 Corinthians 5:18-20

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Racism, Reconciliation, Race, White