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Racism remains a destructive and persistent evil infecting our nation despite many promising strides toward equality and justice. It is still a sin that divides many. What does church teaching tells us about racism and how does faith offer solutions to this complex issue.
Some highlights:
• Racism arises when a person holds their race as superior and judges others as inferior, leading to exclusion or discrimination
• The bishops' 2018 letter "Open Wide Our Hearts" explicitly states that racist acts are sinful because they violate justice
• Dr. James Knight explains race as a social construct designed to separate and rank people
• Looking at everyone through the lens of being created in God's image helps move beyond racism
• The civil rights movement was fundamentally religious, rooted in shared dignity given by God
• Modern polarization prevents meaningful conversation about race and other divisive issues
• Humility enables us to listen to others' experiences and practice empathy across differences
• Racism exists not just in individuals but has crept into systems requiring structural change
• Most people occupy the middle ground between extremes but aren't represented in media narratives
• Creating partnerships across community lines allows for co-created solutions to racial division
• Simple actions like inviting people from different backgrounds to social gatherings builds bridges
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