Think About It

Last Sunday morning we began a discussion about prejudice in our Bible Class.   The discussion was promoted by James’ teaching, “ My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism.” (James 2:1).    While James’ initial teaching challenged the gap between the “haves” and “have-nots” I decided to deal with the issue we face in the United States – racial prejudice.   I have been thinking about this struggle for a while and I don’t have a simple unilateral answer as to how we can overcome bigotry, but I have discovered how I can be more effective in discussing it.   In the past when the topic has been brought up I have typically started out on the defensive.   Someone will be describing their feelings or recounting their experiences and I find myself evaluating their stories through my experiences.   As they are talking about what has happened to them, I process it through MY filter.   As they describe their experiences I find my