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The Christian Left and the Danger of Intersectionality

Recently I received an email from a concerned Christian regarding the inevitable adoption of antiracism training for his church’s leadership. With Christian humility, the sender sought assistance in addressing the destructive elements and consequences of embracing critical race theory (CRT)…

Derryck GreenOctober 16, 2020

Culture Politics Race Religion

Rejecting Antiracism for Christian Forgiveness and Reconciliation

I recently came upon the antiracism belief that individualism and merit are “racist.” Antiracists refer to these traits as “American white values.” The racializing of individualism and merit-based achievement seem exclusive to those who share the antiracist worldview. More and…

Derryck GreenJuly 24, 2020

Faith Race Religion

Letter From Frederick Douglass To His Former Master, Thomas Auld

The following is a letter written by Frederick Douglass to Thomas Auld, Douglass' former slave master. In the letter, Douglass thanks Auld for freeing the remainder of his slaves (the actions of which are predicated on a letter that…

Derryck GreenJuly 6, 2020

Politics Religion

French Presses White Evangelicals

I enjoyed reading David French’s columns and musings at National Review and looked forward to reading his perspective on everything from law to religion. However, the 2016 presidential campaign and election had a demonstrable effect on French; it changed him.…

Derryck GreenApril 27, 2020

Culture Religion

Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Service: Remembering The Queen Of Soul’s Beautiful Life

Family and friends gather in Detroit at Greater Grace Temple for Aretha Franklin’s funeral. Former President Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson are among the speakers, with musical tributes by Ariana Grande, Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudson, The…

Derryck GreenSeptember 3, 2018

Culture Politics Religion

Christians, Conservatives, and Evangelicals Aren’t White Supremacists- Despite Media Claim

The media have been trying to tarnish the reputation of conservatives, Christians, and evangelicals for quite some time, to be sure. Yet since Donald Trump won the election, media types and other leftist acolytes have been working especially hard to…

Derryck GreenSeptember 19, 2017

Culture Faith Politics Race Religion

Christian Responses to Charlottesville: Forgiveness, Not Virtue Signaling

The responses to the white supremacy rally and the resulting violence in Charlottesville have metastasized out of proportion to what happened. The media’s amplification and exploitation of last weekend’s events, the surrounding tensions- and virtue signaling reactions- have been irresponsible…

Derryck GreenAugust 17, 2017

Culture Faith Politics Religion

Progressive Christians to “Take Back Their Faith” After Disappointing Election

A week after the election, the Huffington Post published a blog in which Progressive Christians suggested what like-minded Christians should do in order to “take back their faith.” Still reeling from the election in which Donald Trump was elected president, several…

Derryck GreenDecember 1, 2016

Culture Faith Politics Religion

Black Clergy, Hillary Clinton, and Outsourcing Black Responsibility

A group of black clergy members recently delivered a letter to Hillary Clinton’s campaign headquarters in Brooklyn that expressed concern and frustration on several key social and economic issues. Anticipating her win against Donald Trump, the open letter expressed their…

Derryck GreenNovember 8, 2016

Culture Faith Politics Race Religion

The Politics of Jen Hatmaker are Influenced More by Leftism than Christianity

The 2016 election cycle has cultivated a fascinating and divergent compendium of Christian and evangelical appraisals concerning the respective presidential candidates. Donald Trump’s unconventional and unexpected campaign that earned him the Republican nomination has forced conservative evangelicals into a…

Derryck GreenOctober 26, 2016

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