PDF Saving One's Own: Jewish Rescuers during the Holocaust by Mordecai Paldiel in History

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Christians have struggled with racial issues for centuries; and often inadvertently contribute to the problem. Many proposed solutions have been helpful; but these only take us so far. Adding to this complex situation is the reality that Christians of different races see the issues differently. Sociologist George Yancey surveys a range of approaches to racial healing that Christians have used and offers a new model for moving forward. The first part of the book analyzes four secular models regarding race used by Christians (colorblindness; Anglo-conformity; multiculturalism and white responsibility) and shows how each has its own advantages and limitations. Part two offers a new "mutual responsibility" model; which acknowledges that both majority and minority cultures have their own challenges; tendencies; and sins to repent of; and that people of different races approach racial reconciliation and justice in differing but complementary ways. Yancey's vision offers hope that people of all races can walk together on a shared path--not as adversaries; but as partners.