A Disciple's Response To the N-Word Part I

Wow. Where can we even start?

The world learns how a NBA owner feels about people of color. The world then learns of a police commissioner's racist rant against the President of the United States - a man who holds the top office in the land. Without question, the spirit of racism and hatred is still alive and well in the good ole U.S. of A.

So, how do I respond, being a disciple (i.e. pupil, learner and follower) of the Lord Jesus Christ and yet being a Black man? I would first state there is a controversy about the origin of our nation's philosophy - that the country was built on Christian principles.

That is debatable and I am sure the Native Americans would have something to add to the debate.

Nevertheless, despite how Colonial racists misused and abused Scripture and crookedly applied the use of the name of Christianity, it does not make Christianity illegitimate - no more than a young man who "claims" to be a gangster rapper can delegitimize the reality of true gangster rap. True gangsters and true fans of the genre can sniff out a fake...a fraud....and a phony.

Likewise with Christianity. So-called racist Christians are not Christians. I stand by that.

First off, Christianity is NOT a religion...it is a lifestyle. It is a way of life that continues long after we leave the sanctuary. Therefore, as a disciple....a true disciple....how do I respond to such negative and racist overtones? I'll be honest. Truthfully, I know what I would LIKE to do, but I also know that my allegiance is to the Lord.

More on my response in Part II