In this Not the Bee article, a South Carolina church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention is drawing attention for hosting a class on “gracism,” a concept blending grace and anti-racism that critics argue reflects lingering 2020-era social justice ideology within evangelical spaces.
- The church is offering a “gracism” class aimed at addressing race and reconciliation from a Christian perspective
- “Gracism” is described as extending grace across racial and cultural lines, rooted in biblical teachings
- Critics argue the concept mirrors secular DEI and social justice frameworks that surged in 2020
- The controversy highlights ongoing tensions within the Southern Baptist Convention over race-related initiatives
- Some believe these teachings drift away from traditional biblical doctrine toward cultural activism
- Supporters say the class is simply a gospel-centered approach to unity and understanding
- The debate reflects a broader divide among Christians about how to engage issues of race and culture
- The situation underscores how the cultural battles of 2020 continue to influence church dynamics today
Read the full story: https://notthebee.com/article/south-carolina-sbc-church-hosts-a-gracism-class-because-for-some-folks-2020-never-ended
