A congregation by racial segregation.
Henry Chen
Hello CCFers, a colleague of mine is doing research on a question
that is relevant to Christians. In her own words, her topic is on:
"...why churches are divided along racial lines. Is this a beneficial
division that enhances spiritual growth or does it impede spiritual
growth and limit interaction with other races that could lead to
witnessing more people to Christ."
If you have personal experiences, or know of any experiences,
or aware of any resources relevant to this topic, please post it to
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Frank Yao
In article <01bc990c$d26ac080$090d...@h2chen.UWaterloo.ca>,
>"...why churches are divided along racial lines. Is this a beneficial
>division that enhances spiritual growth or does it impede spiritual
>growth and limit interaction with other races that could lead to
>witnessing more people to Christ."
While there are churches that are divided along racial lines (ie
Toronto Chinese xxxxx Church), they have never denied anyone of any
race entry into the church membership. From what I understand, the
inclusion of a race in the name of the church is to attract people who
may feel more comfortable with members of their own race, not to
exlcude anyone.
As for spiritual growth, I think that is probably something that
happens or does not happen irregardless of the 'race' of your church.
The argument is that a Chinese church might be able to attract say
Chinese immigrants who don't know English very well, and would feel
more comfortable with people of their own race. Certainly for these
people, the chances are better that they will grow spiritually,
especially in a new and confusing country if they have the support of
their brothers and sisters.
- frank
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