In the common discourse among white Americans, especially those who identify as “conservative” politically, the concept of privilege is met with confusion at best, or worse, with stringent denial. This cultural confusion highlights how much further we need to go in conversation with those of other ethnicities, and the denials often harken to the worst of our American sins, namely pride, self-justification, and individualism. To move forward, we need more than cultural diagnosis from political pundits; we need the humility to be led in this conversation by our brothers and sisters of color. As we listen and learn, we are able to reflect upon our Reformed doctrines for the resources for understanding and reconciling. allkirk.net/2014/09/04/pride-and-privilege/
Posted on: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:03:31 +0000