Bishop Curry on Sacred Conversations & Racism for the 2016 Trinity Institute

"Sacred conversations may help the demon of racism to lose some of its power." —The Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church

Racial justice is a matter of life or death; we can’t afford to stay silent and tacitly accept the (mostly) invisible systems that support inequalities, create suffering, and deny human dignity. Rather, we need to have an open dialogue—a process that starts with listening.

Trinity Institute 2016 recognizes that many of us avoid conversations about race because they’re difficult, uncomfortable, or could risk being perceived as prejudiced. The conversations in TI2016 are learning opportunities: chances to talk skillfully in theological reflection groups about charged issues with people who might have differing perspectives, with less apprehension. These life-giving conversations teach us more about the racial issues of our time, including structural racism, mass incarceration, and policy change.

In the words of theologian Gustavo Gutièrrez, “All injustice is a breach with God.” TI2016 brings action-oriented theologians and thought leaders together to provide better understanding, inspiration, and ideas you can use in your community to make a positive impact.

This video was recorded in 2016 as part of "Trinity Institute 2016: Listen for a Change: Sacred Conversations for Racial Justice".

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