Has your ethnic group been oppressed?
op?pres?sion?- (noun) the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
In conversations I’ve had in recent months I’ve heard the word oppressed used a lot to describe the history of many ethnic groups. It’s a word that paints a picture of the hardship and suffering people have gone through whether you Hmong, African America, Chinese, or the deaf community.
All people have been oppressed. Now some people would disagree with that statement, but I believe it’s true. All of us have experienced oppression in some way in our lifetime whether it is obvious or not. Because of this I believe many people are crying out to feel valued and represented.
The church congregations that represent one ethnic group are huddling together and feeling justified in their pain. But I believe the multicultural church has the opportunity to recognize and bridge that hurt and suffering. This will require tears and racial reconciliation. But more importantly, remembering that Christ reconciled us all.
Do you feel oppressed as a people group? What is your pain? How can we bring unity in the Church body?
Share your story and your life…
Sincerely,
Peter Park
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peterpark@redemptionboulevard.com
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