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Growing up in an evangelical church, one aspect that I cannot ignore is the emphasis on individualism. Though I have gained a lot from knowing that Jesus w Reconciliation Blues: I believe in a personal God who desires to walk in intimacy with His creation. An intimate relationship is not an individualistic relationship, but rather it includes both times of solitude as well as times of community.
Jesus said that we need to love both God and our neighbor. Racism is thus one of the social concerns that many white evangelicals just simply do not care to address. Here are some insights from the book. The author paints a picture of his history of often being the only African American in a sea of white folk and some of the challenges he faced doing so. This term grew out of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century.
In a society of racism and countless injustices, the evangelical church should be at the forefront of speaking and living good news into these situations. A good discussion on racism and the dangers on being silent.
I have not done anything to anyone personally. A look at Tom Skinner Chapter five: A look at MLK Jr. It was a thermostat of society. A Look at Jesse Jackson Chapter nine: A very important look at politics! A look at racism beyond the black and white issue A look at immigration.
It's pretty sobering for me to think how I've participated in this, and extremely helpful to hear from someone who has willingly been in a world that has marginalized him. Singing the Reconciliation Blues p. Tears We Cannot Stop: Aug 07, Matt rated it really liked it. Mr Gilbreath is short on explanations for the presence of racism and offers very little advice on how to deal with it. In a society of racism and countless injustices, the evangelical church should be at the forefront of speaking and living good news into these situations. Offering a fair treatment of each figure, he shows how their influence has both affected and been received by a white evangelical audience.
A very good book. Sep 14, Pat rated it really liked it Recommends it for: African-Americans or anyone truly interested in intelligent dialogue on the topic. An excellent read on the issue of racial reconciliation within the evangelical church. If I have any criticism of the book, it's that it's not long enough. Race is such a complex issue that the author easily could have taken any chapter and really expanded upon it, doing an in-depth study. As an African-American currently serving in a white evangelical church, I can attest to Gilbreath's handle on the issues that we face.
It's comforting in a strange way to know that what I've experienced is n An excellent read on the issue of racial reconciliation within the evangelical church. It's comforting in a strange way to know that what I've experienced is not unusual nor is it a figment of my imagination. Here's a sampling of what you can expect to read: Frankly, it's as if they are stunned to find out that their cultural, political, and religious frame of reference is not the only one. I can't imagine what it is to live as though my worldview is the only one.
It has meant disregarding the occasional stray epithet or ignoring shortsighted comments I can honestly say I've asked the Lord how much must I endure when I've felt like all I've done is overlooked ignorance and rudeness. In fact, when you're trying to live your faith you "hate having to play the race cop, persistently notifying whites of their lapses in cultural sensitivity.
I don't like making my white brothers and sisters feel guilty or ashamed. On the other hand, if I didn't saying anything Have you written off some whites as racist because of a silly comment they didn't realize was offensive? Have you taken the time to educate them about your culture, answering all of the probing questions about your hair-care or your opinion of some black celebrity? Dec 19, Lynley rated it liked it Shelves: I finished this book, but I couldn't decide what to write for the review so it has taken me some time to click the "finished" button.
This book was a look at a whole new aspect of Christianity I have barely explored: I didn't know what to do with some of the things I read, that is until I went on the Civil Rights bus tour sponsored by my University. We spent 4 days traveling through Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee learning about the civil rights movement and having discussions I finished this book, but I couldn't decide what to write for the review so it has taken me some time to click the "finished" button.
We spent 4 days traveling through Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee learning about the civil rights movement and having discussions about racial reconciliation in the church. Two things struck me: No, I'm not a liberal because I believe that racial diversity and helping the poor are important, nor am I Republican because I believe that welfare is the wrong way to help ethnic minorities stricken by poverty.
Thanks to this book and the wise words of many friends both black and white, I have discovered that I don't have to consult politics to love people or support affirmative action to make a difference. Issues of race are complex, but shouldn't the church - supposedly the finger that helps point a moral compass in society - be at the forefront of trying to solve these issues and provide reconciliation? Feb 22, Aeisele rated it really liked it Shelves: There are two things I really love in a book. One is that it gives me a new lens to observe the world - my own experience or someone else's - and the other that it creates a reading list that I'll probably never get to.
This book did that for me. Gilbreath is very honest, and does a great job of displaying a world where those of us who have lived in the white evangelical world have not often seen, sometimes willfully, sometimes ignorantly. It's pretty sobering for me to think how I've participat There are two things I really love in a book. It's pretty sobering for me to think how I've participated in this, and extremely helpful to hear from someone who has willingly been in a world that has marginalized him.
It helps me think really observe the ways my current ministry set up is contributing to a racialized church. That's the strength of this book, if you take it seriously: The question this book raises is: And how will you be a part of it? Jan 29, Joel Wentz rated it really liked it. In spite of this disappointing conclusion, Gilbreath's recovery of Tom Skinner's work is worth the price of the book.
Thank you for using the catalog. Evangelicals and Martin Luther King, J r. Race relations -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. Reconciliation -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. Evangelicalism -- United States -- History. United States -- Race relations. Summary In Reconciliation Blues journalist Edward Gilbreath gives an insightful, honest picture of both the history and the present state of racial reconciliation in evangelical churches. Publisher's Weekly Review Despite political strides toward racial reconciliation since , many blacks feel that nothing has really changed since Jim Crow days.
Singing the Reconciliation Blues p. The Legacy of Tom Skinner p.
On Being the "First Black" p. This book is written in a very personal, and approachable tone, yet doesn't pull any punches in dealing out the truth. My black friends are responding that this book says exactly how they feel toward the white evangelical church. My white friends are starting to get why this is still an issue. This book is a must-read for people on both sides of the equation who care about making the Church truly reconciled. The good-natured Gilbreath skillfully threads his story into the larger tapestry of key African-American figures who have sought to break down racial barriers in modern Christianity and culture.
His observations, peppered with humor but teeming with serious food for thought, make it clear that the body of Christ remains far short of the high water mark of kingdom living. Gilbreath' work emphasizes the richness experienced by believers who take steps beyond their comfort zones, and expose their thinking to persons of different races, cultures or socio-economic groups.
Furthermore, the tone of his book makes it clear that our goal is not striving to avoid seeing "color. The author reminds us that an unspoken tension hangs in the air until race is grappled with in a productive and loving manner, as uncomfortable and difficult as this might be. Gilbreath helps us wake up once more and realize the church must set the tone for the rest of western culture.
I clearly resonated with Edward Gilbreath's message. I have found myself in a similar situation trying to negotiate two worlds. I believe it should be required reading for all Christians. Mr Gilbreath writes of his experiences in the mostly white headquarters of evangelical denominations.
Some of the white executives and decision-makers were blind to racial problems and didn't seem very willing to make any real changes in their policies and priorities. Mr Gilbreath is short on explanations for the presence of racism and offers very little advice on how to deal with it. He is very tempted to do as many in his shoes have done: I'm afraid this is like most modern exposes, whose only conclusion is "Ain't it awful!
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