There is no beauty without justice | Black lives matter
Beauty is more than an aesthetic, it is a way of moving through the world. To live beautifully is to live a life that contributes to human flourishing—in our relationships and in our communities. When communities are hurting, beauty cannot be realized. When communities are oppressed, God's 'Shalom' (peace, wholeness) on earth cannot be fulfilled. God's longing for a beautiful world for all moves us towards justice and restoration (Amos 5:24).
We stand in solidarity with the Black community. You are made in the image of God, Imago Dei (Genesis 1:27). We lament with you and stand against racism and systemic injustice. We pray for peace, love, and hope. We are committed to building a beautiful world, together.
Resources
Christian Books
Books
- How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
- Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
- The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
- White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
- Psalm 146:1-10
- 13th by Ava DuVernay, on Netflix
- How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion - Peggy McIntosh at TEDxTimberlaneSchools
- The Danger of a Single Story - Chimamanda Adichie Ted Talk
- Biblical Justice - The Bible Project
Listen
Black Artists, Creatives, and Musicians to learn from and support
- Antiracism Center
- Equal Justice Initiative
- Campaign Zero
- Color Of Change
- Black Table Arts
- Colorlines
- NAACP
- AND Campaign
Action Steps