El defensor de las relaciones raciales, Rudy Gonzalez comparte sus pensamientos sobre la importancia de tener conversaciones abiertas sobre el racismo a la luz del Evangelio y el componente clave de la escucha.
Race Relations advocate Rudy Gonzalez shares his thoughts on the importance of having open conversations about Racism in light of the Gospel, and the key component of listening.
El defensor de las relaciones raciales, Rudy Gonzalez comenta cómo los críticos sostienen que el cristianismo y, en particular, el Calvinismo promueve el tribalismo y el comportamiento tribalista.
But have Christians made it believable? Critics contend that Christianity and in particular Calvinism promotes tribalism and tribalistic behavior.
La creencia de que todos fueron creados a la imagen de Dios es fundamental para desmantelar el racismo.
A belief that everyone is created in the Image of God is foundational in dismantling racism.
La labor del racismo es tan compleja que la gente prefiere no hablar de ello hasta ser demasiado tarde. Aquí hay algunas herramientas prácticas para entablar conversación.
The work of racism is so complex that people would rather not talk about it until it's too late. Here are some practical tools to engage the conversation.
La reciente pandemia ha interrumpido la vida de la iglesia. Los pastores y los líderes de la iglesia rápidamente aprendieron a usar plataformas sociales como Facebook y Zoom. Cuando la pandemia termine, ¿volverán ellos a utilizar lo que funcionaba en el pasado? ¿Deberían hacerlo? Algunos no.
When the pandemic is over, will leaders return to what has worked in the past? Should they?
Jim thank you for your kind words and keep the prayers coming. Blessings to you in the retired chapter of your ministry.
Paul
I am not sure where you land with this line of reasoning. What will you do with do not lie, steal, commit adultery. Should the church be silent on these sins as well. Please say...
Joshua
Thank you, I agree that the sin can be ambagious. I especially wonder about racial reconciliation, who reconciles with who. Being that we are a confessional community, might...
Who cares if the deacon can or cant speak at Classis, or synod, or who has what role if the work of the church of either office is not being done effectively. We have much to say and are...
