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Welcome to Slanderland: 5 Survival Tips For Exile From A Black Believer

Welcome to Slanderland: 5 Survival Tips For Exile From A Black Believer

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Dec 24, 2019
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Welcome to Slanderland: 5 Survival Tips For Exile From A Black Believer
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Dear Mr. Dalrymple, Mr. Galli, Mr. Olsen and all the staff at Christianity Today,

Good Morning, it has been a tumultuous few days for you, no doubt.

Although this type of situation may be new for you, I’d like to offer some tips for exile so that as you navigate the tumultuous waters of truth-telling, your heart and soul and your witness remain intact.

1. Start Digging.

You are probably shocked at the mischaracterization of your intention, the verbal assault on your character, the abrupt perceived alignment with democrats and socialists and the quickness with which your institution is bleeding financial support. The roots of this reaction are extremely deep and to remain courageous and undeterred you may want to unearth some of the forces that have been at play in the formation of what society has come to recognize as “evangelical”. There are decades of brilliant work done by believing BIPOC around these roots that have unfortunately been readily ignored.

2. Make Amends.

Call those people i…

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