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Nation's Largest Protestant Denomination Elects First African American Chairman: How Advocacy Can Change Our Culture

Nation's Largest Protestant Denomination Elects First African American Chairman: How Advocacy Can Change Our Culture

Today, let’s focus on advocacy, defined by Merriam-Webster as “the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal.”

Looking to Scripture in a Time of Pain and Division

Looking to Scripture in a Time of Pain and Division

It’s important to acknowledge that people of color are grieving differently and more profoundly right now, as the pain of yet another inexcusable loss is still very fresh. I’m grateful to the many people on our team at Museum of the Bible who have contacted me to share their own experiences, fears and grief. I look forward to and welcome more conversations like these in the days ahead.

Does Silence Equal Complicity with Racism?

Does Silence Equal Complicity with Racism?

Martin Luther King, Jr. echoed this pain, saying, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” For the purposes of this article, “our friends” are my silent siblings in the family of God.

Becoming Instruments of Peace in Times of Hatred: Go and Do Likewise

Becoming Instruments of Peace in Times of Hatred: Go and Do Likewise

Christians are, according to Paul, reconciled in order to become reconcilers. In every age and era of history, there are examples of reconciliation and restoration in the midst of brokenness. Including right now.

Pastor Matt Chandler Slams the Church for Staying Silent on Racial Injustice

Pastor Matt Chandler Slams the Church for Staying Silent on Racial Injustice

In a fiery sermon on Sunday, Pastor Matt Chandler slammed the church as a whole for refusing to get involved in bringing an end to racial injustice.

Dr. Ben Carson Criticizes 'Defund the Police' Movement: 'People Will Realize How Irrational it Is'

Dr. Ben Carson Criticizes 'Defund the Police' Movement: 'People Will Realize How Irrational it Is'

Ben Carson is speaking out against the popular idea enveloped in the Black Lives Matter movement of defunding the police.