Tweet

Phillip M. Holmes

17 Dec, 4 tweets, 1 min read

I'm skeptical of any Black leader whose message seems to completely alleviate White people OR Black people of responsibility or self-reflection regarding racism, American history, or human agency.

A Black leader who takes pride in being viewed as "exceptional" by White conservatives or pitied as a "helpless victim" by White progressives is the enemy of a truly united America.

A Black Christian leader who makes much of CRT but little of Christian nationalism is either naive or self-serving.

A Black Christian leader who can't offer robust insight from the Scriptures alone to address racism beyond Sunday School answers like "the Gospel" and therefore chooses to minimize the problem or place too much hope in extra-Biblical tools should listen more and talk less.

• • •

Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to force a refresh

This Thread may be Removed Anytime!

Twitter may remove this content at anytime! Save it as PDF for later use!

More from @phillipmholmes

Phillip M. Holmes

@phillipmholmes

11 Dec

We’re not stupid. CRT critics have successfully demonized any and everyone who has anything substantive to say about racism/justice. The only answer they’ll accept is “the Gospel” but can do entire podcasts about supporting political candidates and how to think about abortion.

For a CRT critic to say, “We need to talk about racism” but never model how to talk about it biblically is telling. The real goal is to end this conversation using the same tactics used in the 60s. Shame.

As far as CRT goes, if we believe in common grace, it’s okay for people to benefit from perceived truths as long as that “truth” doesn’t contradict scripture. Some find CRT helpful, fine! I don’t need it but I will not condemn any Christian who engages it wisely.

Read 4 tweets

Phillip M. Holmes

@phillipmholmes

4 Oct 19

I don’t comment a lot about controversial issues on social due to the platforms limitations for productive dialogue. But the response to the *anything but unequivocal celebration to to the Botham’s brother forgiveness* concerns me enough to comment briefly.

1. I was deeply moved by the brother’s act of forgiveness. It’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve witnessed. I thank God for the work he’s doing in that brother’s life and I pray the Lord uses it to show himself, not only to Amber, but to the millions that witnessed it.

2. On the one hand, I trust and rest in the Lord’s providence regarding Amber’s sentence. God knows, he cares, and he’s the final judge and jury of how she spends the coming years.

Read 13 tweets

Phillip M. Holmes

@phillipmholmes

15 Sep 18

https://twitter.com/phillipmholmes/status/1039994639690936320

I still love this post. This captures what sets his take apart from other articles:

"...when I look back at my older writings, I see them as contributing more to a particular partisan narrative than to a tough, clear-eyed search for truth."

More of this from Christians, please!

https://twitter.com/phillipmholmes/status/1039994639690936320

1/5 My confession: From 2014-2016, as my thinking was evolving on social justice due to fresh perspectives, I wrongly overreacted to the reality of some drifting left and drifted too far right. Two years ago, I would have signed the Statement on Social Justice.

2/5 Just as I perceived those on the far left contributing to, in the words of David French, a particular partisan narrative, I did the exact same thing for a different tribe. By God's grace, this became clear through the guidance of "clear-eyed" mentors.

Read 6 tweets

Support us! We are indie developers!

This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3/month or $30/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!

Share this page!

Phillip M. Holmes

Try unrolling a thread yourself!

More from @phillipmholmes

Phillip M. Holmes

Phillip M. Holmes

Phillip M. Holmes

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Like this author's thread?