White Too Long by Robert P. Jones

White Too Long by Robert P. Jones

The Sacred Gift of White Discomfort

If we white Christians can muster the courage to walk in its company, discomfort with our racial history can be a sacred and saving gift.

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Robert P. Jones
Jan 22, 2022
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Dear #WhiteTooLong readers,

Today’s column is a day late and longer than usual. I’ve been wrestling with the complex topic of white discomfort: why a bill in Florida is trying to make it illegal and why white people should embrace it as a sacred gift. I hope you’ll read to the end, where I reflect on my own experiences with white discomfort.

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