Daniel Tomberlin

I believe that all lives matter, therefore Black Lives Matter. Like many of my friends, white and black, I support the slogan “Black Lives Matter.” Also, like many of my friends, white and black, I cannot support the agenda of the Black Lives Matter organization which is Marxist, anti-family, and pro LGBT (LGBT civil rights should be affirmed, but their agenda to normalize sexual immorality should be resisted). I have noticed that many friends have sought to make a distinction between local BLM chapters and the national organization.

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My backyard is my paradise. It is where I go to escape the tensions of life, to pray, and meditate. It is surrounded by lush green trees which act as a natural fence. There is a small creek that runs along the fence. We have three bird feeding stations that welcome a host of beautiful birds. The squirrels and rabbits are constant visitors. I cultivate a small vegetable garden as a hobby. At first glance our backyard is a peaceful paradise. But first appearances are deceitful. The more I observe the interactions in my backyard, I realize that it is filled with conflict.

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I’ve many conversations in the last several years about racism in the church. There are more than a few in the church that embrace racism by denying its presence. I recently posted on Facebook, 

Our embedded racism is most often demonstrated in the insistence that we are not racist, in the resistance to a serious conversation about racism, and in the failure to listen to the stories and experiences of others. Why does a serious conversation about racism make us so uncomfortable? So angry? Why do we refuse to listen?

I believe that one of the gifts of the Spirit is discernment, the ability to see as the Spirit sees. Therefore, I prefer to see the world as it is, not as I wish it to be. So, let me share with you the world as I’ve seen it.

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