Acknowledgement of the past does not equal solutions for the future
When you stop and really think about the summer of 2020, it is breath taking. George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake, NBA, WNBA, MLB, Soccer, Symbols, flags, hashtags, Religious leaders, Government Leaders, Businesses, and top-selling books have all invited a deep and public examination of their actions. You might assume all of these events have served to increase awareness of racial injustice and the motivation to address the problems in America. According to Barna Research the story is not so straight-forward. Current research in a joint effort between Dynata and Barna reveal there are signs of clarification regarding racial injustice. However, this does not mean that people actually see the issue or their role in providing a solution with greater urgency. This is especially true in the church world. Study the Info-graphic below and you will see that motivation to address injustices has declined within the past year.
What is the answer? I am still of the opinion the Mercy Pathway is the solution. It is not a short-cut but more of a long view. Biblical Mercy begins in the heart of every person – All lives are created by God. The family unit must instill the principles of Biblical Mercy in the fabric of the family unit – teaching respect for God’s creative design in each person. The Place of Worship has a responsibility to instill Biblical Mercy throughout their teachings and then putting this into community action as a Church. Let the world see Mercy lived out in the community of faith!
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