{"product_id":"free-at-last-the-reality-of-racism-in-the-church-9780991626359","title":"Free at Last? the Reality of Racism in the Church","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Christian community, for the most part, \u003cstrong\u003e is too afraid or apathetic to acknowledge its infection with\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ethe deadly virus of racism.\u003c\/strong\u003e Recent research has revealed an alarming resurgence of racism in America and in the Church. The focus of this book is the discernment and removal of racism in the Bride of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e I have acquired extensive practical knowledge on the matter. From the time of my natural birth to the moment of my spiritual rebirth, I was held captive by the powers of racism and bigotry. Born into a system of segregation and discrimination, I lived in the valley of the disadvantaged and oppressed because of my color and ethnicity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As a child, I was taught, indoctrinated, and inculcated with the idea that I was born inferior by a biased educational system, a prejudicial political and legal system, a white-oriented media industry, and a hypocritical and racist religious system. Since I was inherently a little lower than white people, I was to accept the way things were and appreciate the few privileges and the rights I did have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany of my schoolteachers were themselves what we the called \"color struck\" (they favored fair complexioned black students over the dark-skinned students). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen I complained about racism and segregation, they told me, \"Just accept and adjust\". I was always a little \"different\" than the average young rural African-American male from the South. I just could not \"accept and adjust\" to the way things were without feeling angry or making some type of protest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Little did I know that even then, the Holy Spirit was preparing me to write this book and others to serve as instruments of healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book is based more upon experience and inspiration than on academic research or study, although a great deal of study has gone into the preparation of this work. This is the hour when God is not only requiring, but is \u003cstrong\u003edemanding that the Church address and attack the disease of racism\u003c\/strong\u003e that has causes schism and stagnation in the Body. Too much is at stake for the Christian leaders and laypersons to ignore the situation. The crisis warrants an all-out and unified effort to eliminate this spiritual cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Brethren are despising brethren, churches are hostile to other churches, and Christians treat one another like enemies - all because of racism. \u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who reads this book with an open mind\u003c\/strong\u003e and considers what the Holy Spirit has inspired me to write concerning racism will be released completely from bondage of bigotry. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world (1 Corinthians 11:31-32).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOral Roberts declared, \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"Racism is perhaps one of the most stubborn problems in the American church, \u003c\/strong\u003e with deep historical roots and a variety of subtle expressions.\" \u003cstrong\u003eBilly Graham was once asked on a national televised interview, \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"If you could change any one thing, what would it be?\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHis answer was racism! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this in view, \u003cstrong\u003ewe shall proceed to unmask and expose the real deceptive forces behind racism in the Church\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our true objective is to see Jesus Christ seated on the throne of each Christian's heart and in the place of preeminence in every local church. When this is finally realized, the darkness and degeneracy of racism in the Church will be no more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBishop Michael Goings is a lifelong resident of Dillon, South Carolina, where he was born and raised. He is the founder of Outreach Family Fellowship in Dillon and Florence, South Carolina as well as the founder and co-founder of several other churches. His the Apostle and Prelate of the Fellowship of Interdependent Churches (F.O.I.C.), where he serves as Bishop and counselor to many pastors. He is a prolific writer and author writer and author of several published books that have made an impact on the Body of Christ. He is also a historian for over forty years. He travels extensively throughout America, as well as abroad, conducting conferences and seminars in regards to biblical and theological issues. Bishop Goings is married to Dr. Louise Goings, who is an educator. They have two adult children -- Jennifer who is marred) and Michael.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"God's Life Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50331555463442,"sku":"9780991626359","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_df8ff5fe-4747-45cc-8ae0-023b949ce205.jpg?v=1727820998","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/free-at-last-the-reality-of-racism-in-the-church-9780991626359","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}