Steele, "White Guilt"
Post your responses by the end of Thursday, April 17th. Then we will meet on Saturday, April 19th, 8:30am-noon, followed by lunch.
(1) What is Steele's definition of "white guilt"? What is it, and how does it function in society?
(2) Although Steele wrote this book before the term "woke" had gone mainstream, what he essentially describes here is the "woke" movement in relation to racial issues. How does the woke movement differ from the civil rights movement of the 1960's? What are their respective goals, assumptions, and methods?
(3) How should pastors address racial issues in their preaching, teaching, and leadership?
(4) What is one question that you have to contribute to our discussion?
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(1) What is Steele's definition of "white guilt"? What is it, and how does it function in society? Steele defines "white guilt" as white's guilt for the wrongs done from racism. (taken from quizlet.com). It functions as whites showing preferential treatment to blacks to try and "atone" for their guilt.
(2) Although Steele wrote this book before the term "woke" had gone mainstream, what he essentially describes here is the "woke" movement in relation to racial issues. How does the woke movement differ from the civil rights movement of the 1960's? What are their respective goals, assumptions, and methods?
The "woke" movement promotes inclusion towards people that struggle with LGBTQ and other sin issues that set them apart. The civil rights movement of the 1960's focused on promoting inclusion for all people based on skin tone.
(3) How should pastors address racial issues in their preaching, teaching, and leadership?
Pastors should focus on the Gospel and treating everyone the same...even rich people (James 2). The issue is equal treatment for all based on the fear of God and not man.
(4) What is one question that you have to contribute to our discussion?
What are the best ways to fight against white guilt in ourselves?