08.24.15 Study: church diversity does not guarantee diverse thinking, beliefs: "Study: church diversity does not guarantee diverse thinking, beliefs
Jeff Brumley
The study found that minorities in multiracial churches often adopt white attitudes on socioeconomic issues. Some Baptist ministers say there are a number of factors behind those findings.
The study found that minorities in multiracial churches often adopt white attitudes on socioeconomic issues. Some Baptist ministers say there are a number of factors behind those findings.
By Jeff Brumley
Many think of multiracial congregations as places where understanding grows between blacks, Hispanics and whites on social and justice issues.
But a newly published study suggests that the opposite is true in many such congregations. Instead, it found that minorities often adopt the views of white members on matters of race, economic inequality and criminal justice.
And that doesn’t sit well with some Baptist clergy who serve congregations known for their racial diversity.
“It disturbs me to know this study is out there,” said Elijah Zehyoue, pastoral resident and an acting associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Washington.
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