In the past two weeks, since the horrifying shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, at least six black churches in the south have caught fire. According to the Washington Post, in an article entitled "Why racists target black churches," the Post acknowledges three of the six as being investigated as arson. Others disagree. Social media, activists groups, and concerned citizens across America are asking what it will take for these burnings to be acknowledged as hate crimes and acts of terror? While the FBI and law enforcement agencies are working with local authorities to investigate these church burnings, the question #WhoIsBurningBlackChurches is increasing online.
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Join in action against the trend of burning black churches. Even one intentional arson is one too many and is a threat to racial peace in America. Take action during the Week of Righteous Resistance!
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Lisa Sharon Harper, chief church engagement officer for Sojourners, believes these efforts of solidarity are necessary to "call for the unity of the body." She calls for radical action on three fronts: 1) faith community education, spiritual formation, and engagement; 2) support for local and state-based public engagement toward concrete policy and structural changes; and 3) national faith-based messaging.