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Category: Race Issues

It’s Time to Remove Confederate Statues

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Brian Dahlen

    Who knew Civil War statues would become the focal point of American debate in 2017? As important as these conversations may be, it’s a bit painful to watch Read More …

Posted in Advice, Race Issues4 Comments

What About Racism Against White People?

Posted on January 7, 2017January 7, 2017 by Brian Dahlen

“White people deserve to die,” declared Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan at a recent event. I lived just 18 blocks from his national offices on the South Side of Read More …

Posted in Faith, Race Issues18 Comments

This is What Dishonoring Government Looks Like

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Brian Dahlen

I shouldn’t have clicked on the comments. Past experience, common sense and the depravity of humanity gave me every reason to believe this particular Facebook comment stream would be a Read More …

Posted in Faith, Media, Race Issues8 Comments

Be Like the Presbyterians: Repent of Racism

Posted on July 6, 2016July 6, 2016 by Brian Dahlen

I couldn’t believe it happened in my house. While I was there. Being new in town, my wife and I worked hard to help our kids cultivate friendships. So when Read More …

Posted in Faith, Race Issues6 Comments

Jesus, Bonhoeffer and Black History Month

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Brian Dahlen

Dietrich Bonhoeffer went to America looking for Jesus, and he found Him in Harlem. Christians around the world know Bonhoeffer for his courageous stand against the Nazis during World War II. Read More …

Posted in Faith, Race Issues6 Comments

The Idol You Don’t Know You’re Worshiping

Posted on March 6, 2015July 19, 2015 by Brian Dahlen

What’s your secret sin? Everybody has one. It’s that part of your life where depravity seems to have the strongest grip. Most don’t fight the kind of sin that’s evident Read More …

Posted in Faith, Race Issues, Uncategorized2 Comments

Ferguson: Think Biblically (A Panel Discussion)

Posted on December 16, 2014July 19, 2015 by Brian Dahlen

It’s time for Christians to have productive conversations about racism. Recent grand jury decisions in Ferguson and New York City exposed the open wound of racism in our society. Unfortunately, Read More …

Posted in Links, Race Issues, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Don’t Be Color Blind

Posted on December 9, 2014July 19, 2015 by Brian Dahlen

Under normal circumstances, you wouldn’t expect this to happen when 1,500 people gather for worship. It shouldn’t be dangerous. But on this particular night, the service ended with the congregation Read More …

Posted in Faith, Race Issues, Uncategorized3 Comments

You Might Be Wrong About Ferguson, and Racism

Posted on December 4, 2014July 19, 2015 by Brian Dahlen

Does that title make you uncomfortable? Good. Human nature leads us to people we trust for information. We all tend to create a small circle filled with experts that share Read More …

Posted in Faith, Race Issues, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Bloggers, Keep Writing

Posted on December 3, 2014July 19, 2015 by Brian Dahlen

“I wish all of those bloggers would stop writing about Ferguson and actually start doing something to make a difference.” I’ve heard complaints about bloggers before. But this one made Read More …

Posted in Media, Race Issues, UncategorizedLeave a comment

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