Is Racial Justice a Valid Barrier to Faith?
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October is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the impact of Black heritage and the influence of African and Caribbean communities on the Church.
Yet for some, issues of race and justice make faith in Jesus feel complex, especially given Christianity’s links to slavery and colonialism. Clare Williams-Sarpong from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics joined Lydia Bennet to discuss how we can approach these conversations with compassion and grace.
Released on 22 Oct 2025
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