SojoMail - Diversity, equity, and inclusion is embedded in the Bible

In this week’s SojoMail: where to find DEI in the Bible, playing Chappell Roan on church bells, and being a Christian nationalist without knowing it. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Is Embedded in the Bible Adam Russell Taylor writes that DEI is just one way we can repent of and repair the effects of the systemic sin of racism: Since the record-breaking Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, we have witnessed a right-wing backlash against efforts to advance racial justice, exemplified by state and local laws to ban books and censor how we teach history. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, especially those in the corporate world and higher education, are also increasingly vilified. Of course, these attacks on DEI are just a repackaging of old grievances. I’ve written extensively about how the political right in the United States has long sought to win and maintain political power by inflaming white racial prejudice through a never-ending culture war. To counteract this, we need to make a more persuasive and forceful case for why DEI programs align with and advance our core faith and civic values. Read the full article Advertisement Our Latest Stories The Reconstruct: Are You Accidentally a Christian Nationalist? (by Mitchell Atencio) From Episcopal bishops to Democratic presidents, Christian nationalism doesn’t just show up among conservative evangelicals. Read more This Queer Rabbi Is Torn Between Tradition and Belonging (by Jim McDermott) A new film documents 21 years of life for Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, a drag queen rebel from a family of prominent Orthodox rabbis. Read more Meet the Queer Methodist Who Played ‘HOT TO GO!’ on Church Bells (by Zachary Lee) Bell ringer Katelyn MacDonald said Chappell Roan’s song was a perfect way to signal her church’s inclusion of queer people. Read more From the Magazine: ‘Put the Guns Down’ (Eyewitness account by Sharon Purnell) For someone to murder someone, it’s like a domino effect. It does not only affect you, it affects everybody else in your family. Read more Advertisements Donate to Sojourners and get a poster for Pride Want to show solidarity with your LGBTQ+ siblings this Pride month? Get a rainbow-colored “Love God, Love People” poster with your gift of $25 or more, and put it up in your window, church, or wherever would make the most impact. Give today, or email us at donate@sojo.net to get a bulk rate! Calling All Faith Leaders: Defend Voters in 2024 Election! Are you interested in training opportunities for civic engagement as a member of the faith community? Empower yourself, safeguard democracy, and begin the journey to become a poll chaplain for the upcoming election! Donate Subscribe

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