How Christians should handle racism – an obligation to stand front and center against racial bias, prejudice, and discrimination
Like it or not, the topic of racism is not something Christians can ignore. After all, our fundamental Christian tenets to love one another are in direct opposition to racism thus, hiding our heads in the sand is not an option. It is a Christian’s obligation to stand up against racial prejudice and discrimination. The roots of racism To cull the reasons for racism and potential solutions to the problem, we must first understand what racism is and how it can be hidden, just under the surface and out of sight, in any human being - including Christians. Racism vs. racial bias When we speak of racism, we are typically referring to discrimination, the prejudicial treatment of another person based on their race, nationality, or religion. Racism (or discrimination)