Racism in the church

Rev. Russell Moore, head of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, is proclaiming the best way to deal with racism in America is to deal with racism in Christian congregations. We need to know those of another race as brothers and sisters. Then we'll speak up for one another. Moore speaks of it as a basic biblical principle.

Yes, he knows his own denomination doesn't have a good record on race. It was formed in 1845 so its members could continue to keep slaves. And in the 1960s pastors in the denomination were either vocally against civil rights or were silent. But the leadership recognizes the need for change.

Alas, Southern Baptist congregations haven't gotten the memo yet. Then again, neither have most congregations in the country, no matter the denomination.