Editor’s Note: This email exchange has been edited and was written prior to the riots and looting that have since started around the nation.
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Dear Michael,
I am seeking some wisdom/advice right now. We have some people in our church that are upset that I am not addressing what is going on in our culture with POC. I told one of them that I cannot address every social issue that comes up and honestly from what I have seen with people that are using their social media to address the issue are creating more division/disunity than anything else. I am not sure if I am blinded to the issue but have some thoughts on why I shouldn’t address this from the pulpit. I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter and any advice you would have for pastors on how to deal with this.
Hi friend,
It’s good to hear from you. I’m sorry the pandemic has prevented following up in person. Hopefully, as things settle down, we can figure out a way to meet occasionally.
As for the current national controversy sparked by the death of George Floyd under police custody, our staff has been
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