He reported that the depth of passionate hatred directed against those who were trying to
affirm racial equality was «simply unbelievable».
Not exact matches
The eight criteria of a «mature faith» include these: «Holds life -
affirming values, including commitment to
racial and gender
equality, affirmation of cultural and religious diversity, and a personal sense of responsibility for the welfare of others,» and «Advocates social and global change to bring about greater social justice.»
They embrace
racial and economic justice and creation care; they
affirm the full dignity and
equality of women; they take for granted that faithful Christians must embrace evangelism and social action; and they hold to a biblical sexual ethic while vigorously opposing mistreatment of LGBT people and defending their appropriate civil rights.
Leaders who * do *
affirm gender
equality and
racial diversity need to stop agreeing to speak at places which major in marginalization and pretend to represent the Body at large.