Gracism: The Art of Inclusion
(Bridgeleader Partnership) by David
A. Anderson
Regarding Gracism
When people deal with colour, class or culture in a negative way, thats
racism. But the answer is not to ignore differences as if they dont matter.
Instead, we can focus on diversity in a positive way. Thats gracism. Pastor
David Anderson responds to prejudice and injustice with the principle of
gracism: radical inclusion for the marginalized and excluded. Building on
the apostle Pauls exhortations in 1 Corinthians 12 to honour the weaker
member, Anderson presents a biblical model for showing special grace to
others on the basis of colour, class or culture. He offers seven sayings of
the gracist with practical examples for building bridges and including
others. A Christian alternative to secular models of affirmative action or
colourblindness, gracism is an opportunity to extend Gods grace to people
of all backgrounds.

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Endorsements
A tough-minded book and clear-sighted look at what it means for
Christians to overcome evil with good. If metaphor is metamorphosis, the
metaphor of gracism will change how we do church. LEONARD SWEET,
E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism, The Theological School, Drew
University, and Visiting Distinguished Professor, George Fox University
Features and BenefitsPresents a new Christian paradigm for thinking
about issues of colour, class or cultureWritten by the pastor of one of the
nations leading multicultural churchesSolid biblical exposition of 1
Corinthians 12 in an accessible, readable stylePublished in partnership
with BridgeLeader Network
Personal Review: Gracism: The Art of Inclusion (Bridgeleader
Partnership) by David A. Anderson
Our adult education class studied this book this summer. Half of us raised
in the South - half raised in the North. It was a great vehicle to begin the
conversation even if we were all white. Gave us a new perspective to the 1
Corinthians 12 passage. We all benefited from this study. I would
recommend the book to any group who needs a graceful way to begin
talking about racism, inclusion and Christ centered community.
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