Diversity in Fellowship

What do we do with TV shows about diversity and representation? Should we watch those as Christians?

What is virtue signaling? How is it a diversity in fellowship issue? How do we think about it biblically?

Where did the term "woke" come from? How should we as Christians respond to how it is being used today?

Does personal responsibility negate any discussion of systemic issues of discrimination? What should we think about personal responsibility when it comes to diversity in fellowship?

Does the prosperity that America enjoys mean that God is blessing us? Does this mean that our past sins are not that bad?

How should we respond to those who bring up progress in our discussions of diversity? How should we think through this as followers of Christ?

Should we compare countries when we are talking about diversity in fellowship? Is this a valid reason to dismiss criticisms against the United States?

How do we answer this question? Does this prove that police violence is not racially motivated?

Is marriage a diversity issue? How can we think through this as individuals and as the church?

 

Go to https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/07/marriage-prevalence-for-black-adults-varies-by-state.html for more info on the differences in marriage by ethnicity, age groups, and gender. 

Darren Casper interviews us at the "Mission Metro Quarterly" event in St. Louis, MO. The questions from the floor are difficult to hear but hopefully the answers will make sense!