Introduction: Why we need another book on race -- A white guy's journey into racial controversy -- What do we need to understand about Marxism? -- Thinking critically about critical theory -- Can a Christian gain anything from critical theory? -- What is critical race theory, really? -- What are some tenets of critical race theory? -- Why CRT means different things to different people -- How Christians get race wrong: Why CRT isn't the problem -- Five stumbling blocks to thinking Christianly about race -- Can CRT be of use? -- Responding to concerns about CRT -- Redeeming "social justice" from injustice -- Healing from the persistence of white supremacy -- How should we then live? -- Epilogue: Seeing the world a little differently.
Summary:
"What is critical race theory, and how should Christians engage it? Ed Uszynski is a white conservative Christian who has navigated critical race theory in the university world. In this guide, he carefully explores CRT's roots and tenets, revealing how some portrayals misrepresent CRT and providing responsible answers to legitimate concerns"-- Provided by publisher. "What is critical race theory?It may be one of the most widely referenced issues of the day, but it's also one of the least understood. In its translation from the academic world to the general public, critical race theory has inaccurately become a catch-all term for anything related to race. But what does it actually mean, and how should Christians engage it?Ed Uszynski is uniquely positioned to address the dynamics of critical race theory. He earned his PhD in American culture studies in the university world and navigated the realities of Marxist critical theory and critical race theory-while still a white male conservative Christian ministering in traditional contexts. In this enlightening guidebook, he unpacks what critical race theory really is and how Christians can make sense of it. Uszynski carefully explores CRT's roots and tenets, revealing what it aims to do and also how some portrayals of CRT misrepresent its purposes. With responsible answers to legitimate concerns, Uszynski goes beyond the surface to provide a reliable path of just discernment and cultural engagement"-- Provided by publisher.
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