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We Need To Talk About Race

Understanding the Black Experience in White Majority Churches

by Ben Lindsay

  • Paperback
  • 176 pages
  • Publisher: SPCK Publishing
  • 14.7 x 17.3 x 1.7 cm

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Ben Lindsay offers eye-opening insights into the black experience of Church

You'll better understand issues of race in Christianity and society

Ben Lindsay offers a comprehensive analysis of race relations in the UK Church & shows us how, and why, we can work together to create a truly inclusive church community.
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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.

We Need To Talk About Race and God Is Not a White Man
God Is Not a White ManWe Need To Talk About Race

  • Author

    Ben Lindsay

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    SPCK Publishing

  • Published

    July 2019

  • Weight

    296g

  • Page Count

    176

  • Dimensions

    14.7 x 17.3 x 1.7 cm

  • ISBN

    9780281080175

  • ISBN-10

    0281080178

  • Eden Code

    4957038

Featured in

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

Ben Lindsay is a pastor at Emmanuel Church London. He is passionate about inclusion and wants to see a racially diverse church that better serves and represents the local context. Ben is CEO and founder of Power The Fight, a charity empowering communities to end youth violence. He has a background working in local government and the charity sector. This is his first book.

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    I have not read it yet. i purchased it for our Circuit Theological Book Group- hence 12 copies but 5 stars for the service of getting it to me quickly

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    Liz Thatcher

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    This is the book I didn’t think I needed to read. Pearls of insight and wisdom which has changed my thoughts, attitudes, language and behaviours, despite sincerely thinking all was okay. Ben’s experiences are enough, but there is so much more.

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    Liz Thatcher

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    This is the book I didn’t think I needed to read. Pearls of insight and wisdom which has changed my thoughts, attitudes, language and behaviours, despite sincerely thinking all was okay. Ben’s experiences are enough, but there is so much more.

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    David Archer

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    I wanted to be helped to see the current issues from someone who knew all about them, and was not disappointed. Informed, passionate, and a clear biblical perspective. A disturbing and challenging read, with helpful pointers at the end of each chapter for reflection leading to action.

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    An easy to read, clear and a sometimes moving introduction for people who are keen to live out diversity in their church family.

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