Ending Racism in the Church

Susan E. Davies and Sister Paul Teresa Hennessee, SA, Editors (1998)
ISBN 0829812385, $13.00

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It has often been said that Sunday is the most segregated day of the week. Within the walls of a space that is considered sacred often lie pent-up hostilities that ensnare and subvert the best intentions. How often it is forgotten that we are all people of color - and that no single race is the norm.

Boldly speaking to church members everywhere, Ending Racism in the Church raises awareness of how racism influences behavior and spawns hatred. Four case studies describe church or community agencies that strive to end racism, then a diverse group of scholars and activists identify the subtle ways in which racism undermines the gospel s spirit. A guide is included to help groups discuss issues that separate the church.

Ending Racism in the Church is an invaluable aid to church members of all backgrounds. The book itself is a witness to the diversity and urgency of the struggle against racism and against all factors that divide Christ's church.