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Dear White Peacemakers is a breakup letter to division, a love letter to God’s beloved community, and an eviction notice to the violent powers that have sustained racism for centuries.

Race is one of the hardest topics to discuss in America. Many white Christians avoid talking about it altogether. But…

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1 author picked Dear White Peacemakers as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Stories that give us a new perspective are gifts. As a white person learning about racism, I appreciate beyond words when someone from the Black community takes time to generously share their experience.

Beyond learning to recognize the ways I’ve been oblivious to my own biases, it was a blessing to figuratively walk with Osheta Moore through Dear White Peacemakers, as she shares her story and shows us a better way to care for our neighbors. 

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