I have always believed that the solution to racism, tribalism, bigotry and discrimination lies in the Church because Galatians 3:28 says "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man. there is neither male nor female; for we're all one in Christ". This is..
https://twitter.com/femiadebimpe/status/1394168285181186049
...the bedrock of our faith. Christianity provides this fantastic opportunity for us to bridge the divides around ethnicity through inter-tribal marriages and working together with people from different ethnic backgrounds for the sake of Christ. Unfortunately, over the years..
...our churches have become more sectarian. You will hear people openly describe a church as Igbo Church and another as Yoruba Church. Right inside the church, you will see parents preventing their wards from marrying a Christian from another tribe or another denomination.
You can't call yourself a Christian saved by grace & somehow find space in your heart to hate another or discriminate against them because of ethnicity. If Jesus can admonish us to "Love our enemies & do good to those who hate us", how much more those we call brothers & sisters?
Unfortunately, it appears that the starter pack for aspiring Christian leaders & dedicated followers is now the capacity to incubate & dispense hate. One thing I know is - those who practice hate in the name of Christ are not followers of Christ. They certainly are not Christians
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