From the UK Church's complicity in the transatlantic slave trade to the whitewashing of Christianity throughout history, the Church has a lot to answer for when it comes to race relations. Christianity has been dubbed the white man's religion, yet the Bible speaks of an impartial God and shows us a diverse body of believers. It's time for the Church to start talking about race. Ben Lindsay offers eye-opening insights into the black religious experience, challenging the status quo in white majority churches. Filled with examples from real-life stories, including his own, and insightful questions, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of race relations in the Church in the UK and shows us how we can work together to create a truly inclusive church community. Contents Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Is it because I'm black? 2 Family feud 3 Why black man dey suffer 4 You don't see us Interlude: Don't touch my hair 5 Love like this 6 Kick in the door Interlude: Black (wo)man in a white world (Interview with the Revd Dr Kate Coleman) 7 Jesus walks 8 Let's push things forward Bibliography Song credits Notes
| ISBN: | 9780281080175 |
| Publication date: | 18th July 2019 |
| Author: | Ben Lindsay |
| Publisher: | SPCK Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Genres: |
Christianity Religious institutions and organizations Social groups: religious groups and communities Ethnic studies |