The death of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, and Freddie Gray fuels protestors to highlight the ongoing racial issues in America. “Black Lives Matter” movement has spread across the country, but the various responses questions how important Americans think about race in the U.S. today.
Barna Group has conducted a study by asking Americans on their opinion towards race. Survey questions included the following: Is there anger and resentment between diverse ethnic and racial groups? Is racism a former or current problem? Is race or ethnicity a major factor as to why people feel underprivileged? Is the church playing a role in the issue or can the church help in bringing racial harmony?
Regardless of age, sex, social status, or faith, 84 percent …show more content…
Seven in ten Americans believe that minorities “are often put at a social disadvantage because of their race.” Evangelicals (28 percent compared to 12 percent) and Republicans (57 percent compared to 67 percent) are less inclined than the overall population to admit that this is true—rather they strongly disagree that they are at a disadvantage societally due to race.
When it comes to reverse racism, there is a split judgement—71 percent whites greatly and fairly jibe that favoritism of them is an obstacle in today’s community. However, 46 percent African Americans agree. Between the Republicans and Democrats, 77 percent Republican party, and 53 percent Democratic party believe that reverse racism is an issue (given that, conservatives are 85 percent white and liberals consist of 54 percent white).
54 percent of the general population responds “I believe all lives matter,” when questioned about how they feel about the “Black Lives Matter” movement.
Barack Obama addressed the response in a press conference last year saying “‘black lives matter’ is not about reducing the importance of other groups, or suggesting nobody else’s lives matter, but there is a specific problem happening in the African-American community that’s not happening in other …show more content…
Many believe that Christian church has the potential to make a difference when it came to racial reconciliation.
Three-Quarters of Americans concur that “Christian churches play an important role in racial reconciliation.” 66 percent Millennials, 69 percent Gen-Xers, 79 percent Boomers, and 84 percent Elders are anticipating that the Christian Church sets an example by being more active in bringing racial harmony. 53 percent nonbelievers disagree, but the remaining 43 percent believe it’s possible.
According to Brooke Hemphell, vice president of research at Barna Group, “[their] research confirms the fear that the church [members] may be part of the problem in the hard work of racial reconciliation.” Those identified as white, evangelical, and Republican believe they are the scapegoats on the racial issue. Furthermore, they tight the issue lightly by having no desire to make peace with minorities.
She presses on by saying that this kind of attitude “is a dangerous reality for the modern church.” In addition, she points to Jesus as the perfect example whom sought to mend and integrate people of colors, but today’s ministry fails to desegregate the groups of people attending
Barna Group has conducted a study by asking Americans on their opinion towards race. Survey questions included the following: Is there anger and resentment between diverse ethnic and racial groups? Is racism a former or current problem? Is race or ethnicity a major factor as to why people feel underprivileged? Is the church playing a role in the issue or can the church help in bringing racial harmony?
Regardless of age, sex, social status, or faith, 84 percent …show more content…
Seven in ten Americans believe that minorities “are often put at a social disadvantage because of their race.” Evangelicals (28 percent compared to 12 percent) and Republicans (57 percent compared to 67 percent) are less inclined than the overall population to admit that this is true—rather they strongly disagree that they are at a disadvantage societally due to race.
When it comes to reverse racism, there is a split judgement—71 percent whites greatly and fairly jibe that favoritism of them is an obstacle in today’s community. However, 46 percent African Americans agree. Between the Republicans and Democrats, 77 percent Republican party, and 53 percent Democratic party believe that reverse racism is an issue (given that, conservatives are 85 percent white and liberals consist of 54 percent white).
54 percent of the general population responds “I believe all lives matter,” when questioned about how they feel about the “Black Lives Matter” movement.
Barack Obama addressed the response in a press conference last year saying “‘black lives matter’ is not about reducing the importance of other groups, or suggesting nobody else’s lives matter, but there is a specific problem happening in the African-American community that’s not happening in other …show more content…
Many believe that Christian church has the potential to make a difference when it came to racial reconciliation.
Three-Quarters of Americans concur that “Christian churches play an important role in racial reconciliation.” 66 percent Millennials, 69 percent Gen-Xers, 79 percent Boomers, and 84 percent Elders are anticipating that the Christian Church sets an example by being more active in bringing racial harmony. 53 percent nonbelievers disagree, but the remaining 43 percent believe it’s possible.
According to Brooke Hemphell, vice president of research at Barna Group, “[their] research confirms the fear that the church [members] may be part of the problem in the hard work of racial reconciliation.” Those identified as white, evangelical, and Republican believe they are the scapegoats on the racial issue. Furthermore, they tight the issue lightly by having no desire to make peace with minorities.
She presses on by saying that this kind of attitude “is a dangerous reality for the modern church.” In addition, she points to Jesus as the perfect example whom sought to mend and integrate people of colors, but today’s ministry fails to desegregate the groups of people attending