Harris is the present-dean of Jakes Divinity School and associate pastor at The Potter's House of Dallas, TX.
Contrary to popular Eurocentric conceptions, biblical Christianity is not just for white Westerners. Is Christianity the White Man's Religion? affirms that ethnic diversity has played a powerful role in the formation of the Old and New Testaments and that the Bible is a book of justice, promoting equality for all people. He also looks at the ways in which American evangelicalism may have incubated the race problem. In this sweeping social, theological, and historical examination of Christianity, Harris responds to a list of hot topics from young Americans who struggle with the perception that Christianity is detached from matters of justice, identity, and culture. Harris, a theologian and community activist, believes that biblical Christianity is more affirmative of cultural diversity than many realize. For them, Christianity looks a lot like a "white man's religion." Antipas L. Many young adults have rejected the Christian faith based on what they've seen in churches, the media, and politics. They want to know how Christianity relates to race, ethnicity, and societal injustices. They're looking for a faith that makes sense for the world they see around them. If Christianity is for everyone, why does the Bible seem to endorse slavery? Why do most popular images of Jesus feature a man with white skin and blue eyes? Is evangelical Christianity "good news" or a tool of white supremacy? As our society increases in ethnic and religious diversity, millennials and the next generation of emerging adults harbor suspicions about traditional Christianity. Theologian and thinks deeply about the inequalities in our society through aīiblical lens.Among many young people of color, there is a growing wariness about organized religion and Christianity in particular. Latest book is Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion?: How the Bible Is Success, Monday Morning Inspiration, and The Gifted Worshipper. Of several books that I’ve had the privilege of publishing, including Unstoppable Before Bishop TD JakesĪppointed him to this role, Harris was the founding dean of the Urban Renewal Pastoral staff at the Potter’s House in Dallas, TX. Harris is now the President and Dean of Jakes Divinity School and serves on the What is the correct biblical response to the issue of minimum wage in the U.S.What is the correlation between racism and income inequality?.How can Christian business managers confront income inequality in the workplace?.He was my pulpit ministry professor at Regent University. Antipas Harris is my good friend and former divinity school professor. Antipas Harris offers his perspective on how Christian business managers ought to address the problem of income inequality.ĭr.
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