In what ways does a godly presence in a society lead to social justices?
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from Be the Bridge
In light of the brutal murder of George Floyd and many other black men, what now are Christ's followers called to do?
The recommended books show that to confront and alter the state of white privilege requires a proactive yielding and purposeful laying down of power by those who are beneficiaries of white privilege.
Read Moreby Ralph D. Winter
These excerpts from Winter’s lectures for the course, Foundations of the World Christian Movement, can help us understand the historical context for American’s current social upheaval. Winter’s insights and analysis can give hope. He saw a pattern in history of chaos followed by societal flourishing, which he challenges believers to purposely work toward. A major concern of Winter’s in his last years was that evangelicals would become aware of the schemes of the evil one and engage in organized efforts to overcome evils in society as well as in the realm of disease. In this way, he strongly believed, God’s reputation could be restored and the peoples of the earth could be winsomely encouraged to choose to be part of God’s Kingdom.
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