PrintVolume 27, Issue 1, January 2021 Among the most pressing issues of our times are those surrounding systemic racism. I write this even in light of an extremely important Presidential election and being engulfed in the Covid-19 pandemic because, as important as these other two issues are, racism has become so divisive and explosive that it has the potential of shaping our world for years to come. Volumes have been written and spoken on this subject from every persuasion, and my comments will likely add little.  However, as issues concerning racism are not only cultural but also spiritual, it is important that we examine how racial debates and disagreements are affecting Christians and the church.  In trying to get a handle on the recent social unrest and the factors behind it, we will approach the subject in four steps: Examine the current conversation, including an understanding of terms being used;…Read More »