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Myth: Christianity is the white man’s religion.

How can Christianity be the white man’s religion if the majority of people in the Bible are people of color (not of European descent)? If Jesus is a person of color? The backdrop of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament are the Middle East region and northern Africa. Mary, Joseph, and Jesus were refugees, fleeing from political persecution. Jesus spoke of liberation, which is antithetical to white power. Let’s be real, if Jesus walked the earth today, white evangelicals would probably turn their backs on him. Biblical Christianity was co-opted and falsely interpreted in the pursuit of white supremacy. Rather than using the Bible to advance political agendas, we need to recenter our faith on the radical teachings of Jesus Christ–grace, compassion, justice, and above all, love.

“”The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”” Luke 4:18-19 NIV

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Jesus, the Real Pro-lifer

Jesus does not begin and end with salvation; rather, salvation begins and ends with Jesus!

People who are pro-life believe that all humans, including the unborn, have a right to life.

Jesus is the Prince of Peace who is “pro-” the lives of everyone.

It is uncharacteristic of Jesus’ broad pro-life stance when we limit our advocacy to pro-birth only while blatantly ignoring that Jesus was profoundly pro-life. Yes, all life mattered to Jesus! If we go back to The Ten Commandments that Moses received from God (Yahweh) at Mt. Sinai, “Thou shalt not kill” was stated fifth of the ten commandments.

Matthew 5:21-22 KJV

21Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: 22But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca,* shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

The above scripture passage demonstrates how Jesus expanded the Thou shall not kill commandment. Jesus was not narrow minded, but instead mindful of all people and circumstances. We shall continue this topic as we delve deeper into The Real Pro-lifer, Jesus Christ.

*Raca means worthless; good-for-nothing

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Jameis Arrives in New Orleans!

Hi y’all! Sorry that I’m a little late sharing anything concerning my favorite athlete going to New Orleans. My lateness is primarily due to the state of this country and this horrible pandemic; however, I figure it may help to focus on my God, my guy, and my gifts! So, let’s get to it!

Jameis has arrived in New Orleans with new eyesight to receive more football insight. Bravo Jameis! I cheer him on because I am in his corner and looking forward to New Orleans getting to know the Jameis we already know.

We don’t know how long the season will last with COVID-19, but we will enjoy what we can and, above all, pray for the athletes as they go forward.