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This week we’re going to be talking about a church announcing that it is “fasting from whiteness” for Lent. If you are curious what in the world that means, we’re going to talk about it in this episode. And even though nothing like this is found in the Bible, we’re going to use the Bible to address it.
STORY – Woke Chicago Church Is ‘Fasting from Whiteness’ for Lent by Banning All Hymns by Caucasian Musicians
“A Chicago church has announced it will be ‘fasting from whiteness’ for Lent by abstaining from performing any hymns composed or written by Caucasian musicians.
“The First United Church of Oak Park announced that for 2022 the church would do a mix of ‘giving something up’ and ‘taking something on’ for Lent by not using music written or composed by white people but instead focus on music from other cultures.
“‘In our worship services throughout Lent, we will not be using any music or liturgy written or composed by white people. Our music will be drawn from the African American spirituals tradition, from South African freedom songs, from Native American traditions, and many, many more,’ the church’s website said.”
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“First United has even erected an outdoor sign to promote their choice for the 40-day religious observance…” (Daily Mail)
Related material:
- New Testament Teaching About Fasting (sermon outline)
- Social Issues (Part 5): Racism
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