Why many Americans prefer their Sundays segregated2008-08-26 17:31:03

Pastor Travis Hurley, lead pastor of First Christian Church at Brockhall Upper Marlboro, MD sent this interesting article he found on CNN.com. It echo’s the urgency and the reason why “racial and ethnic diversity” must be intentional and deliberate efforts. Because of our nations’ trend towards “social comfort,” in a market place that capitalizes on fears and insecurities, we must continue to advocate and pursue racial and ethnic diversity within our church leadership and within our congregation. Why? Frankly, because it is easier not to. Please read and comment. Story Highlights: * Only about 5 percent of the nation’s churches are racially integrated * Slavery, Jim Crow kept churches segregated during nation’s early history * Escape from racism is one reason for segregated Sunday services, pastor says * Interracial congregations could help reduce racial friction in U.S. http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/08/04/segregated.sundays/index.html