When the Church Woke
When the Church Woke by William B. Lawrence, published by Wipf and Stock Publishers on October 21, 2022, is a thought-provoking examination of the intersection of racism and white supremacy within the American church, particularly focusing on American Methodism. This 214-page book delves into how these issues have become deeply embedded in the church’s fabric, making it difficult to discuss the church in America without acknowledging this significant sin.
Readers will find a critical analysis that not only identifies the historical roots of racism within the church but also proposes innovative approaches for renewal and reparations. The book emphasizes the need for the church to adopt anti-racist practices at all levels, including local congregations. By drawing on biblical witnesses to new life through resurrection, this work aims to inspire a transformative mission for the church, encouraging a shift towards a more inclusive and equitable faith community.
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The most divisive and damaging aspect of the church in America is the combination of racism and white supremacy that has been woven into the fabric of the church to the degree that one cannot discuss the church in America apart from this sin. Nowhere is this clearer than in American Methodism, including The United Methodist Church. That denomination, which has been divided for decades over issues regarding human sexuality and homosexuality, is a product of a long history of racism and white supremacy. While initiatives have been taken to address these matters, there has not been any effort to help the church focus on being anti-racist in its practices or public witness at every level, including local church levels. This is a book that identifies this sin and offers an innovative look at the mission of the church, based on biblical witnesses to new life with the resurrection. It offers proposals for reparations and renewal that will come when the church woke.
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