White Lies: Nine Ways to Expose and Resist the Racial Systems That Divide Us

Daniel Hill

Zondervan, Sep 1, 2020 - Religion - 288 pages

What can you do to be a force for racial justice?

Many White Christians are eager to fight against racism and for racial justice. But what steps can they take to make good, lasting change? How can they get involved without unintentionally doing more harm than good?

In this practical and illuminating guide drawn from more than twenty years of cross-cultural work and learning from some of the greatest leaders of color, pastor and racial justice advocate Daniel Hill provides nine practices rooted in Scripture that will position you to be an active supporter of inclusion, equality, and racial justice. With stories, studies, and examples from his own journey, Hill will show you:

• How to get free of the impact of White supremacy individually and recognize that it works systemically
• How to talk about race in an intelligent and respectful way
• How to recognize which strategies are helpful and which are harmful
• What you can do to make a difference every day, after protests and major events

We cannot experience wholistic justice without confronting and dismantling White supremacy. But as we follow Jesus--the one who is supreme over all things--into overturning false power systems, we will become better advocates of the liberating and unconditional love that God extends to us all.

Contents

• The Parasite of White Supremacy: 1
• Stop Being Woke: 11
• Beware of Diversity: 29
• Clearly Define Race: 53
• Attack the Narrative: 77
• Duel with the Devil: 105
• Tell the Truth: 137
• Choose Your Friends Wisely: 173
• Interrogate Power: 205
• Repent Daily: 233
• Notes: 257

About the author

Daniel Hill is the founding and senior pastor of River City Community Church, located in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. Formed in 2003, River City longs to see increased spiritual renewal as well as social and economic justice in the Humboldt Park neighborhood and entire city, demonstrating compassion and alleviating poverty as tangible expressions of the Kingdom of God. Prior to starting River City, Daniel served five years on the staff of Willow Creek Community Church in the suburbs of Chicago. Daniel has a BS in business from Purdue University, an MA in theology from Moody Bible Institute, a certificate in church-based community and economic development from Harvard Divinity School, and a DMin from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White (IVP, 2017) and 10:10: Life to the Fullest (Baker, 2014). Daniel is married to Elizabeth, who is a professor of psychology, and they are the proud parents of Xander and Gabriella Hill. www.pastordanielhill.com

Bibliographic information

• Title: White Lies: Nine Ways to Expose and Resist the Racial Systems That Divide Us
• Author: Daniel Hill
• Publisher: Zondervan, 2020
• ISBN: 0310358523, 9780310358527
• Length: 288 pages
• Subjects: Political Science / Civil Rights; Political Science / Human Rights; Religion / Christian Living / Social Issues; Social Science / Discrimination