This from the section I just posted is something that is SO TRUE, and SO maddening about the propensity for churches to STEER CLEAR of the “risK” of evn attempting to tackle issues which will bring harsh disagreement. It seems next to impossible for churches in this politicized environment to be willing to “encircle” these issues; to “hold” them ; to provide a PLACE for these crucial issues to be examined. It seems to be a matter of ultimate division.

Movable Theoblogical: The Practice Of Justice

The church rarely has been bold enough or organized enough to be a threat to systemic oppression. Generally we have not been willing to hold the anxiety and tension that can come from addressing the issues at all, let alone working to change the systems.

It seems that churches that have decided to be nationalistic in their inclinations will NOT allow for it. Then there are churches that have leadership who WANT to move their churches in this direction but cannot address the present climate, for fear of fracturing the present membership.