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A refreshing reminder in the current political landscape that ordinary people choose to show up every day, committed to the work of community and justice for all. Deeply impacted by racial divides in their city, members of Crossroads megachurch developed a program designed to dispel racial differences and unite people across divides. Over 7,000 people participated in the experience, and this book follows 4 of them.
As an ex-Crossroads member and early Undivided adopter, I was nervous that it would be impossible to capture the conflicting narratives that existed while living through the experiences chronicled in the book. On one hand, there's the deep personal faith of thousands of individual members who were driven by a theological belief that systemic oppression is counterintuitive to the Christian faith. On the other hand, there's the system that the program was designed inside of that was struggling to maintain the status quo on every level.
Hahrie Han masterfully narrates these complexities by highlighting the everyday realities of what it means for individuals to get involved in the work of changing systems. This book understands that the work done by Undivided serves as an alternative microcosm of current white Christian America, one where evangelicals champion the cause of an inclusive future free from oppression. I hope other readers do as well.
**This is my personal review, written without knowledge of the author**
As an ex-Crossroads member and early Undivided adopter, I was nervous that it would be impossible to capture the conflicting narratives that existed while living through the experiences chronicled in the book. On one hand, there's the deep personal faith of thousands of individual members who were driven by a theological belief that systemic oppression is counterintuitive to the Christian faith. On the other hand, there's the system that the program was designed inside of that was struggling to maintain the status quo on every level.
Hahrie Han masterfully narrates these complexities by highlighting the everyday realities of what it means for individuals to get involved in the work of changing systems. This book understands that the work done by Undivided serves as an alternative microcosm of current white Christian America, one where evangelicals champion the cause of an inclusive future free from oppression. I hope other readers do as well.
**This is my personal review, written without knowledge of the author**
What is the antidote for racism in the evangelical church? While I don't have the definitive answer, this book by Hahrie Han shares compelling stories of how a vision of reconciliation from a church leader sparked a movement of ordinary people striving to create a world that aligns with God's vision.
Hahrie Han takes us through the journeys of four individuals who participated in the Undivided six-week program, birthed out of a megachurch in Cincinnati, Ohio. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds, bringing different baggage and perspectives on faith and race in America. Spanning from 2016 to 2023, the book illustrates how ordinary people grapple with their responses to both conscious and unconscious racism. It doesn't provide easy answers to these complex issues but instead shares the humanity of each individual, showcasing their personal struggles and triumphs throughout the journey.
"Undivided" made me reflect on the idea that sometimes, the answer to big problems is simply to keep living in the world between what it is and what we hope it becomes.
Hahrie Han takes us through the journeys of four individuals who participated in the Undivided six-week program, birthed out of a megachurch in Cincinnati, Ohio. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds, bringing different baggage and perspectives on faith and race in America. Spanning from 2016 to 2023, the book illustrates how ordinary people grapple with their responses to both conscious and unconscious racism. It doesn't provide easy answers to these complex issues but instead shares the humanity of each individual, showcasing their personal struggles and triumphs throughout the journey.
"Undivided" made me reflect on the idea that sometimes, the answer to big problems is simply to keep living in the world between what it is and what we hope it becomes.