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Evangelical leaders are speaking up about race — but will this new focus last?

July 1, 2020

(RNS) — Highlights of a forthcoming study, which looks at racism, biblical interpretation and church cultures, may indicate a long struggle ahead.

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Multiracial churches growing, but challenging for clergy of color

by Adelle M. Banks

January 20, 2020

KELLER, Texas (RNS) — 'Pain is a part of the growth,' said the black pastor of a multiethnic Southern Baptist church in Utah.

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Comments about ‘whiteness’ prompt controversy at Sparrow Women conference

by Nicola A. Menzie

April 6, 2019

(RNS) — A black speaker at a Christian women's conference on race and social justice told audience members that white supremacy is incompatible with the Bible. She says some audience members walked out and alleges organizers of the Sparrow Women conference tried to erase any signs of her presence at the event.

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We’ve condemned white nationalism. Now the harder work begins.

by Noel Schoonmaker

August 17, 2017

(RNS) — 'Decrying white nationalists is an ethical lay-up for which no white person should feel the slightest hint of self-congratulatory pride,' writes the Rev. Noel Schoonmaker.

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Evangelical leaders are speaking up about race — but will this new focus last?

Multiracial churches growing, but challenging for clergy of color

Comments about ‘whiteness’ prompt controversy at Sparrow Women conference

We’ve condemned white nationalism. Now the harder work begins.

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