The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism
by Jemar Tisby
The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism by Jemar Tisby holds a exceptional rating of 4.70 out of 5, based on 3.9K reader ratings. First published in 2019. The book spans 256 pages.
About The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism
This book is an acclaimed, timely narrative of how people of faith have historically -- up to the present day -- worked against racial justice. And a call for urgent action by all Christians today in response. The Color of Compromise is both enlightening and compelling, telling a history we either ignore or just don't know. Equal parts painful and inspirational, it details how the American church has helped create and maintain racist ideas and practices. You will be guided in thinking through concrete solutions for improved race relations and a racially inclusive church. The Color of Compromise: Takes you on a historical, sociological, and religious journey: from America's early colonial days through slavery and the Civil War; Covers the tragedy of Jim Crow laws, the victories of the Civil Rights era, and the strides of today's Black Lives Matter movement; Reveals the cultural and institutional tables we have to flip in order to bring about meaningful integration; Charts a path forward to replace established patterns and systems of complicity with bold, courageous, immediate action; Is a perfect book for pastors and other faith leaders, students, non-students, book clubs, small group studies, history lovers, and all lifelong learners. The Color of Compromise is not a call to shame or a platform to blame white evangelical Christians. It is a call from a place of love and desire to fight for a more racially unified church that no longer compromises what the Bible teaches about human dignity and equality. A call that challenges black and white Christians alike to standup now and begin implementing the concrete ways Tisby outlines, all for a more equitable and inclusive environment among God's people. Starting today. - Publisher.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jemar Tisby |
| Published | 2019 |
| Pages | 256 |
| Kindle Price | $2.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.70 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 3,880 |
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The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism is categorized as Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Non-Fiction.
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Based on 3.9K reader ratings, The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism has an average score of 4.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
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The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism has 256 pages.
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The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism was written by Jemar Tisby. It was first published in 2019.
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The ISBN-13 for The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism is 9780310597278.
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