Why Evangelical Leaders Fear Equality More Than Sin
Inside the Evangelical War on Race, Gender, and Justice
It all started in a coffee shop in Dallas, Texas, in June 2018.
Fourteen men — most of them prominent leaders of evangelical organizations — gathered around a table in Herb’s House where, over coffee and cake, they bemoaned the infiltration of certain secular values into the church:
“There is talk of radical acceptance of sexual minorities and gender equality in the church,” said one in hushed tones, and then, leaning forward: “Why… some in the church are even taking ownership of their complicity in white supremacy and colonialism and have given thought to apologizing.”
“It has to stop!” Cried another, “This is an onslaught of dangerous and false teaching that threatens the gospel, misrepresents Scripture, and leads people away from the grace of God in Jesus Christ!”
The men nodded gravely.
“You know what the church needs?” Said another. “The church needs us to set them straight!”
And so it was agreed. These self-appointed defenders of the ‘truth’ set about creating a statement to clarify the correct position that the church ought to take on certain Christian doctrines and ethical principles — according to them…
