Not Written By Humans
Everywhere you look these days people are talking about Artificial Intelligence. I recently found a program that suggested that it could write a full book. It offered me an opportunity to try it out for free. Since I have been writing a lot about resources that would help the church address racism, I thought I would really test the program by asking it to write a book addressing racism and the church. The program asked me to provide a title and asked me a couple of context questions and then it began preparing the manuscript. The results were incredible.
What I’m going to do over the next several blogs is provide you with some excerpts from the book I entitled “Anti-Racism and the Church.” It was all written by the computer program developed by Designrr. As you read it, you may have to keep reminding yourself that this was written without human input. It almost makes you wonder if a computer has a deeper understanding of faith than most humans.
CONTRADICTION BETWEEN FAITH AND RACISM
One of the most important reasons to address racism in the church is that it is a direct contradiction to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Christ taught us to love our neighbors as ourselves, and to treat others as we would like to be treated. Racism is the antithesis of this message, as it teaches us to view people of different races and ethnicities as inferior or unworthy of our respect and love.
Another reason to address racism in the church is that it is a barrier to true Christian unity. When we allow racism to thrive within our communities, we create divisions and conflicts that prevent us from coming together as a single body in Christ. This not only damages our relationships with one another, but it also hinders our ability to share the gospel message with those outside of our church communities.
A MORAL IMPERATIVE
Furthermore, addressing racism in the church is an essential step towards building a more just and equitable society. Racism is deeply ingrained in our social and political systems, and it will take a concerted effort from all sectors of society to uproot it. As Christians, we have a unique opportunity to be leaders in this effort by modeling anti-racist behaviors and advocating for policies that promote justice and equality. In conclusion, addressing racism in the church is not only a moral imperative, but it is also a practical necessity if we hope to build a more just and equitable society. As local church members, we must be willing to confront our own biases and prejudices, and actively work towards creating a community that reflects the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.
Steve, what an interesting resource! I do look forward to reading the excerpts. You are right on to assert that racism in the church fractures the body of Christ.