We Can Be Pro-Jesus and Pro-America

In many conversations I’ve had with my friends who are people of color, it’s clear the church has set itself up in America to mostly benefit a certain kind of person. The white American church is a Western version of the gospel that often manifests as a top-down model that benefits the wealthy. And the more that I learn about my own Native American identity tied to the church, the more I see that truth throughout our nation’s history.

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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