People Who Divide Us: On 'Christianity and Wokeness'

The church was meant to be the hope of the world and a reflection of a diverse community reflecting the harmony of the Triune God Himself. Unfortunately, the recent political and cultural polarization fracturing American society is too often reflected in the church. In disagreements over race and justice, tensions have more frequently led to pejorative accusations than prayer and pursuit of common ground. In 1 Corinthians 12:21, the Apostle Paul wrote, "The eye cannot say to the hand, 'I don't need you!'" Sadly, this is precisely what many Christians have said to those who assert that the church must continue to confront racism and injustice. Some go even further to remark, "Hand, you're not part of the body at all!"