Through union with Christ by faith , we not only find a new standing with God , but in Christ , we find a new standing with others . For “ there is neither Jew nor Greek , there is neither slave nor free , there is no male and female , for you are all one in Christ Jesus ” ( Galatians 3:28 ).
In Christ , our primary identity as redeemed image-bearers is restored . Thus , we find no grounds to stereotype all members of any race or ethnicity . Through the gospel and by the work of the Holy Spirit , God restores the beautiful global mosaic of humanity that He made to reflect His glory . Consequently , Christ-followers should build relationships across racial lines and work together for what is just .
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The final part of the biblical framework involves eschatological promise and hope . Christians proclaim in worship , “ Christ has died , Christ is risen , Christ will come again .” This is our blessed hope . We await the return of the King who will restore all things and bring the true liberation that our hearts ( and the hearts of critical theorists ) long for . Final justice is coming . A new heaven and earth are coming . Gathered around His throne will be people “ from every tribe and language and people and nation ,” a ransomed people for God , made into a kingdom of priests , who will reign on the earth with Him forever ( Revelation 5:9-10 ).
“. . . we think there is a better way to understand race , define racism , and promote racial justice , i . e ., through the gospel of Jesus Christ and a kingdom-based theology of righteousness and justice . . .”
A Christian worldview significantly differs from the popular , secular CRT narrative . Because of these distinct differences , CCU rejects and does not promote CRT or critical theory . We believe it is based on the fundamentally flawed ( and spent ) ideas of neo-Marxist thought and that it actually leads to more racial division and not less . While we do not shy away from teaching about the shameful aspects of American history or inhibit discussions about race or racism in the classroom or on campus , and while we promote the freedom to discuss any theory , idea , or worldview , we think there is a better way to understand race , define racism , and promote racial justice , i . e ., through the gospel of Jesus Christ and a kingdom-based theology of righteousness and justice , built upon the truth of the Bible . ■
ENDNOTES 1 . “ 1776 Unites ,” The Woodson Center , https :// woodson center . org / how-we-help / 1776-unites . 2 . Tony Evans , Kingdom Race Theology : God ' s Answer to Our Racial Crisis ( Chicago : Moody Publishers , 2022 ).
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