Over the past couple of months, numerous state legislatures have begun to pass laws that ban or limit the teaching of Critical Race Theory in K-12 classrooms. How should a Christian worldview inform how we think about critical race theory?

Racial bias in policing has reentered the American consciousness since the shooting of Michael Brown in 2014 and reached new heights with George Floyd in 2020. Due to these incidents and others like them, most Americans believe that there is racial bias in how police officers treat people of color (especially black Americans) versus white Americans. Do the statistics bear this out? How should Christians think about this?

During the campaign, Joe Biden made a commitment that his presidential cabinet and appointments would “look like America.” Presuming that his nominees are confirmed, he is on track to have the most diverse presidential cabinet in U.S. history. Diversity is one of those words that we hear often in our culture today. As diversity continues to grow, how should Christians think about diversity? Is it inherently a good thing? And how does unity fit into the picture?

Have you ever heard someone say, “I don’t see race. I’m colorblind.”? In a time when our country is dealing with increasing racial tensions, how Christians view the issue of race, color, and ethnicity is continuing to grow in importance. While identifying as colorblind is usually well-intended by those who use that label, is this the best way for a Christian to view these things, or does colorblindness have drawbacks?

For months, the tragedy of Breonna Taylor’s death has been a source of protests across our country. The hashtag #SayHerName has been a rallying cry to demand justice for Breonna’s death. However, what really happened that night remains uncertain. What does justice look like in the case of Breonna Taylor when we don’t know the full truth?

This article reviews Black Lives Matter (BLM) as an organization and examines some of its core tenets. BLM advocates for much more than their naming suggests. This means that Christians should be diligent in researching what BLM truly stands for and is active in developing.

The question of which statues should be legally removed or retired is a complex one that does not have a one-size-fits-all answer. However, it is important that Christians do not shy away from the issue just because it is difficult. There is no single comprehensive list, but below are a few questions that can help Christians to think through the proposed removal of a monument biblically.

The video of George Floyd’s death sent shockwaves across the country. Those who watched it found the guilt of the perpetrating officer nearly undeniable. As Christians seek to respond to this event, we must follow biblical principles rather than leaning on our own understanding and wisdom (Proverbs 3:5-6).