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302. TNE TALKS (PART 2): A Sobering But NEEDED Discussion with Ed Uszynski
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PART 2:
In part two (originally aired on YouTube), Tim and Ed discuss critical race theory (CRT) and its relevance to the church. Ed explains that he wrote his book, 'Untangling Critical Race Theory,' to provide a more accurate understanding of CRT and its potential benefits for Christians. They discuss the five tenets of CRT, which focus on the ongoing racial disparities and inequalities in American society. They also explore the resistance and politicization of CRT, as well as the need for Christians to engage in conversations about race and justice. In this part of the conversation, Tim and Ed discuss their views on the white evangelical structures and systems. Tim expresses his belief that these structures are deeply flawed and soaked in racist ideology, and he sees little hope for reforming them. He suggests that the church can move forward by dismantling these structures and rethinking what it means to love God and love your neighbor in community. Ed, on the other hand, acknowledges the flaws in these systems but believes in holding them accountable and working towards a better way forward. He emphasizes the importance of provoking people to see a different way of doing things and planting seeds for change.
Takeaways
- Critical race theory (CRT) is a framework that examines the ongoing racial disparities and inequalities in American society.
- CRT seeks to reveal and confront how dominant culture racial power works through laws, policies, and patterns to maintain a racial hierarchy.
- The resistance and politicization of CRT have led to misconceptions and misunderstandings about its purpose and potential benefits.
- Christians should engage in conversations about race and justice, centering the voices and experiences of marginalized communities. The white evangelical structures and systems are deeply flawed and soaked in racist ideology.
- Tim believes that these structures are not salvageable and should be dismantled, while Ed believes in holding them accountable and working towards a better way forward.
- Both Tim and Ed emphasize the importance of provoking people to see a different way of doing things and planting seeds for change.
- They agree that the church can move forward by rethinking what it means to love God and love your neighbor in community.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Critical Race Theory
05:32 Challenging Misconceptions
12:29 The Resistance and Politicization
26:09 Engaging in Conversations about Race and Justice
01:05:36 The Flaws of White Evangelical Structures and Systems
01:06:34 Dismantling vs. Holding Accountable: Perspectives on Reform
01:10:24 Provoking Change and Planting Seeds for a Better Way Forward
01:14:15 Rethinking Love for God and Neighbor in Community
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We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here!
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Manage episode 437600965 series 2940098
PART 2:
In part two (originally aired on YouTube), Tim and Ed discuss critical race theory (CRT) and its relevance to the church. Ed explains that he wrote his book, 'Untangling Critical Race Theory,' to provide a more accurate understanding of CRT and its potential benefits for Christians. They discuss the five tenets of CRT, which focus on the ongoing racial disparities and inequalities in American society. They also explore the resistance and politicization of CRT, as well as the need for Christians to engage in conversations about race and justice. In this part of the conversation, Tim and Ed discuss their views on the white evangelical structures and systems. Tim expresses his belief that these structures are deeply flawed and soaked in racist ideology, and he sees little hope for reforming them. He suggests that the church can move forward by dismantling these structures and rethinking what it means to love God and love your neighbor in community. Ed, on the other hand, acknowledges the flaws in these systems but believes in holding them accountable and working towards a better way forward. He emphasizes the importance of provoking people to see a different way of doing things and planting seeds for change.
Takeaways
- Critical race theory (CRT) is a framework that examines the ongoing racial disparities and inequalities in American society.
- CRT seeks to reveal and confront how dominant culture racial power works through laws, policies, and patterns to maintain a racial hierarchy.
- The resistance and politicization of CRT have led to misconceptions and misunderstandings about its purpose and potential benefits.
- Christians should engage in conversations about race and justice, centering the voices and experiences of marginalized communities. The white evangelical structures and systems are deeply flawed and soaked in racist ideology.
- Tim believes that these structures are not salvageable and should be dismantled, while Ed believes in holding them accountable and working towards a better way forward.
- Both Tim and Ed emphasize the importance of provoking people to see a different way of doing things and planting seeds for change.
- They agree that the church can move forward by rethinking what it means to love God and love your neighbor in community.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Critical Race Theory
05:32 Challenging Misconceptions
12:29 The Resistance and Politicization
26:09 Engaging in Conversations about Race and Justice
01:05:36 The Flaws of White Evangelical Structures and Systems
01:06:34 Dismantling vs. Holding Accountable: Perspectives on Reform
01:10:24 Provoking Change and Planting Seeds for a Better Way Forward
01:14:15 Rethinking Love for God and Neighbor in Community
_______________________________
Come to the LIVE EVENT in Austin, TX | Democracy at Risk
If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!
Get Tickets to Beer Camp (PROMO: TNEHOBBIT)
Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals
Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals
The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center.
We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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