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Every life unjustly killed deserves justice. In the cause to make things right, I will not join a movement that has nearly everything wrong. More innocent lives have now been killed (including cops) since these predominantly violent protests began over George Floyd’s horrific death. What about the black lives killed in this nationwide chaos? Do they matter?
“Well, you don’t have to agree with everything. Just pick out the good things in the #BlackLivesMatter movement,” I’m told. Really? Let’s apply that same logic to another example. I’ve been repeatedly approached to partner with New Black Panthers in anti-abortion billboard campaigns. We agree on the violent injustice of abortion, and that’s it. Our worldviews are diametrically opposed. But, but, but they believe unborn lives matter! That doesn’t matter. Their mission is not my mission. I cover all of this in-depth in my new podcast, Life Has Purpose.
Yes, #BlackLivesMatter. But Truth matters. As a Christian, the Church should be leading on these issues instead of sheepishly following a deceptive movement hostile to the Gospel.
The original BLM founders, the #BlackLivesMatter Foundation (BLMF), created it to radically shift culture. The far-left Ford Foundation, the world’s largest population control organization, vowed in 2016 to raise $100 million for the Movement for Black Lives (MFBL)—a nationwide coalition of BLM groups (including BLMF). MFBL released a shocking manifesto of policy positions that are deeply political and deeply disturbing. (Read more about the source and roots of BLM and other prominent organizations in Roots of Rebellion, an IFA Special Report.)
Drawing mostly from those positions, here are the top 10 reasons why I will never support the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
The premise isn’t true. I hate racism. And I hate when it’s used as a political weapon. According to the FBI’s latest homicide statistics, I’m 11 times more likely to be killed by someone of my own brown complexion than a white person. Also, a comprehensive 2019 study concluded: “White officers are not more likely to shoot minority civilians than non-White officers.” Every loss of life is tragic, but Washington Post’s database on police-involved deaths puts things into further context. In 2020, among those killed were (all males): 2 Native Americans, 9 Asians, 46 Hispanics, 76 blacks, 149 unlabeled individuals and 149 whites (whose deaths don’t get reported by national mainstream media). Only nine black individuals were actually unarmed.
There is no goal of forgiveness or reconciliation. None. It’s never mentioned on their sites. You can’t talk about the sins of the past and expect to move forward if there is no intention of forgiveness. I’m tired of the deeply prejudiced oppressed/oppressor critical race theory paradigm. It’s not Gospel-centered. This should, immediately, be a deal-breaker for Christians.
It’s all about Black Power. It’s plastered all over the MFBL website. (Update December 2022: Many BLM links are now broken. Read more about their beliefs HERE.) BLMF founders explain their “herstory”: “It became clear that we needed to continue organizing and building Black power across the country.” I don’t promote a colorblind society; I love all of our diverse hues of skin. But I’m so much more than my pigmentation. Martin Luther King promoted “God’s power and human power.” I’m with him.
They heavily promote homosexuality and transgenderism. “We foster a queer-affirming network. When we gather, we do so with the intention of freeing ourselves from the tight grip of heteronormative thinking.” I’m not embracing confusion. Loving every human being is not the same as loving every human doing.
They completely ignore fatherhood. From BLMF: “We disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure requirement by supporting each other as extended families and ‘villages’ that collectively care for one another, especially our children, to the degree that mothers, parents, and children are comfortable.” Well, every “village” that has fatherless families is a village that suffers higher crime rates, higher drug usage, higher abortion rates, higher drop-out rates, higher poverty rates, and so much more. #DadsMatter.
They demand reparations. Ok. Sooooo, I guess the white half of me will have to pay the black half of me? If progressives want to push reparations, start with the Party of Slavery and Jim Crow—the Democrat Party! Let them ante up. But the #BlackLivesMatter movement bizarrely demands: “Reparations for…full and free access for all Black people (including undocumented and currently and formerly incarcerated people) to lifetime education…retroactive forgiveness of student loans, and support for lifetime learning programs.” Uhhh, good luck with that.
They want to abolish prisons and police forces. And…cue utter chaos. MFBL asserts: “We believe that prisons, police and all other institutions that inflict violence on Black people must be abolished…” Defund and remove the police have been rallying cries. That would be anarchy in any community. I advocate some needed police reforms and better community/police relations, but this is just foolishness.
They are anti-capitalism. Oh the irony of this declaration made by a movement that is the result of capitalism: “We are anti-capitalist. We believe and understand that Black people will never achieve liberation under the current global racialized capitalist system.” The videos that make us aware of police brutality are captured on phones that are a result of capitalism. The best way to elevate people out of material poverty? Capitalism. This system is why the United States is the most charitable nation.Colin Kaepernick supports it. A “biracial” adoptee, Kaepernick is now obsessed with his “blackness.” He idolizes the late murderous Fidel Castro and Che Guevara and worships Malcolm X (just see his social media feeds). Malcolm X was anti-integration, pro-violence and a member of the virulently racist Nation of Islam (who forced him out). Kaepernick makes millions from Nike—a company whose entire Executive Leadership Team is white (isn’t this white supremacy???)—that makes its shoes in the most murderous regime in the world. Kaepernick, of course, is completely silent on that. But you know, #SocialJusticeWarrior. Apparently, not all black lives matter. Pro-abortion BLMF declared: “We deserve and thus we demand reproductive justice [aka abortion] that gives us autonomy over our bodies and our identities while ensuring that our children and families are supported, safe, and able to thrive.” Aborted children don’t thrive. BLM groups announced “solidarity” with “reproductive justice” groups back in February 2015. You cannot simultaneously fight violence while celebrating it.
(Used with permission from Radiance Foundation. Article by Ryan Bomberger, pictured here.)
It is critical to get beyond reactions and sound bites. IFA has worked with Ryan Bomberger and the Radiance Foundation over the years, and we appreciated his thoughtful, biblical, reasoned approach to issues. People need the facts behind the headlines. Please share this article!
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Yes keep the children and don’t abort. Bless you!
This is a well written and well presented argument, ideology and philosophy, with sound reasoning and thought. Thank you, Lord God for people like Ryan; people of faith, of knowledge and understanding, people who are willing to take a stand based on truth of human nature, as well as personal experience and grace of Jesus Christ to guide him. Lord God and Father, please continue to bless, to guide and to strengthen this young man and his work. Thank you for the places and the ways that your spirit is working.
No, I do not believe ALL Black Lives matter to the leadership or to the high percentage of these people following the path of BLM. They pick and choose whom they want to matter and whom they can use to push buttons of the radicals, the leftist media, and the uneducated (on the issues), whom they can use to scream “racism” and continue creating a culture of “white guilt”. The black youth killed in Chicago, in DC, in Baltimore and other cities on an on-going basis do not matter. God forgive our nation, our states, our communities, our leadership, our churches and our neighborhoods for not calling for accountability and remembrance for these lives and the lives of all those of all races/ethnicities killed in violence and hatred.
The article conflates the value of black lives with the communist anarchist BLM organization that seeks to overthrow the government of the USA. This is how: “Yes, #BlackLivesMatter. But Truth matters…” followed by “The original BLM founders, the #BlackLivesMatter Foundation (BLMF), created it to radically shift culture.” The problem lies in using the same designation for both, i.e. #BlackLivesMatter. Too many are deceived into believing they are standing for equality and justice for the lives of the black population by supporting the organization that seeks to annihilate all who disagree with them. We must clearly differentiate between two and educate those around us. God has warned us throughout scripture to be wary of those who seek to lead us astray using deception and lies. Let us be wise and prayerful. And, despite the darkness, let us experience the joy of belonging to Him and keep walking in the light.
Great article! Lots of insight. People perish for a lack of knowledge.
The BLM Organization seems to be comprised of 2 elements: sincere individuals who want to see real justice , and insincere forces with an ungodly, un-American agenda for changes for the worst. There is a built in hypocrisy to BLM that doesn’t prioritize the tenfold worse condition of young blacks killed by other black people, pushing that uncomfortable fact out of the news cycle. Lord open our nation’s eyes that ALL black lives matter, whether taken be police, or by the gang-bangers down the street. Jesus, you have to be part of any real change that comes. Lord, let there be a full and honest national discussion, and muzzle the ungodly elements of the news media who have their thumbs on the scale! Maranatha, Lord Jesus!
There is only one ‘element’ comprising the BLM, and they clearly define who they are and what they believe. The sincere, compassionate folks who jump on board to support what they believe is the value of life are being used by the BLM to prevent backlash against the street violence and deaths propagated by their actions. Scripture tells us to ‘count the cost before taking action’. We, as Christians, must be absolutely clear that we understand the organization(s) we support and that we must be vigilant to the lies and deceptive tactics of the enemy. Like the example of the Bereans we must go directly to the source. Explore the Black Lives Matter Organization and movement, their origins, foundational beliefs, actions, plans and goals. Pray for discernment, wisdom, and that evil will be exposed clearly. This is a battle of good vs. evil. We must be very clear of who’s side we are on.
Who ever wrote this article need to go back & reread the bible, God said to love your neighbor as you love your self, real Christian’s dont judge a man by the color of his skin God is not partical, God didnt make man to own other men degrading black people have been going on for years, police have been killing blacks for years now that enough is enough dont cry about BLM, the bible say dont shed innocent blood, killing a man because his skin is black is not Godly. Black pple are tired of all of yall racist thugs last time I checked nobody white died on the cross for anybody sins so stop thinking you are God & you cant be touched. The covers has been pulled off these thug cops abusing their authority to kill innocent black men. Black pple will no longer sit back & allow this kind of abuse to continue you should have thought about this day before you set up the system to destroy us we were chosen by God & He has heard the cry of His pple & the innocent blood from the grave. The first shall be last & the last shall be first changing of the guards & there is nothing nobody can do about it!!! WATCH
Denise, I am saddened to read your post and I feel your frustration and pain as it has been made clear through my own experiences. I am praying that you will be able to move beyond the pain and clearly see that that people of all colors have been working for 200+ years to improve the plight of the black slaves that were brought to our shores. There will always be evil in the hearts of some men, but in general the people of this country want to see everyone working and playing in unity regardless of color or ethnicity. Perhaps it may help to look around the world and see that we are still fighting slavery – not only in domestic servitude but also in the sex trade. It also helped me to explore the history of slavery 1500-1800 – the same people who were capturing and selling blacks were also capturing and selling whites during the same period of time. I have also been actively researching the statistics on black on black, black on white, white on black, white on white, black officers and whites, white officers and blacks – the findings are not what I expected. I pray you will be able to find a way to peace in your heart as you stand with God for unity and peace.
I want to say thank you to Mr Bomberger for this bold article.
This takes courage.
May the Lord continue to give Mr Bomberger the wisdom & courage to stand in the strength of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to speak truth, and shed light in the darkness to reveal lies & deception.
We need to be aware of all groups who would keep us, as a nation separated, instead of striving to understand, to forgive, and working toward reconciliation. May the Lord give the Church the boldness & courage to lead the way.
Something very sinister is behind the BLM, as the author points out. It’s is just another attempt by the principalities of darkness that are over our country to manifest in the natural to bring chaos, disorder, and division. Sound familiar?
Over the last few decades, the enemy has gotten a foothold on every aspect of society. It went on unchecked for years, as the church would not deal with it. Because there was no resistance it grew in power unchecked. The corruption had infiltrated even to the top tiers of our government. We were one election away from complete takeover. Then a miracle happened, and Trump won the election. For the first time, resistance came against the agenda to transform America from its Christian heritage and all that goes with it. Now all hell has broken loose as we find ourselves in a battle against this evil that will not let go easily. It is being exposed for what it is. It cannot hide anymore under false pretenses. The dark spiritual forces behind this battle work to gather support through deception. But now cracks are forming as you can only push lies so long before people start waking up.
The BLM movement is just another deception to fool people into supporting the enemies scheme and deflect attention. The enemy will create a crises, whip it up into a frenzy, make such a spectacle, that to the unsuspecting, there must be an underlying problem. But the truth is, the problem does not warrant this overblown reaction. It’s a tool the enemy uses over and over and people fall for it every time. Even some Christians.
Here is the lie, The police are inherently racist. This racism has infiltrated the entire law enforcement system and must be dismantled and fundamentally changed. People see the riots, destruction, and killing and assume their must be a problem. The truth is, yes there are some racist cops, and yes some do act on it, but by and large, our entire country has made much progress in this area. In my lifetime, their was segregation due to skin color. That is all gone now. A black president served 2 terms. Many people of all races work hard and are able to realize life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. There are many more good cops than bad ones.
There is much evidence to show the intentions the BLM are suspicious. The very name suggests recognition for the safety of all black people. But is this the case? As was pointed out black on black crime accounts for 94 % of the murders. Does a black persons life matter if he was killed by another black person? Apparently not, otherwise this huge injustice would be front and center and we would see effort to solving this problem. Did the life of decorated retired, black police officer recently shot to death by a rioter matter? Apparently not, as he was hardly mentioned. How about the old, defenseless black man sucker punched by a young black man for simply wearing a pic of an American flag on his shirt? No concern for him either. So you see this organization picks and chooses which black life matters to further an agenda to radically change the direction of our country.
Now I want to be perfectly clear that the treatment of George Floyd was disgusting which resulted in his death. His drug addiction most likely contributed, but the cruelty shown to him was just awful. The crimes I mentioned previously were just as horrific.
So what is the real problem and how can we, as Christians , be a part of the solution? We are in a spiritual war, whose outcome will determine the destiny of our country. This latest incident is one of many where we are seeing the enemy use deception to further its evil agenda. We don’t fight against flesh and blood. If you look with spiritual eyes, you will see a pattern of behavior, that demonstrates the evil forces at work. It’s like this, when you see leaves moving down the street, and trees bending over and moving back and forth, what do you deduce? The wind is blowing. Do you ever see the wind?, no, but you see the effects of the wind on the leaves and the trees and know it exists. It’s an analogy that helps understand the spiritual war going on. The media today is the mouthpiece for the evil agenda to take down our country. Some event happens, and then the enemy kicks into gear to use the event as a platform to cause chaos and division and blame the innocent, so people will be distracted. Remember who is the accuser, the father of lies? We have seen this tactic used, with Russia, Russia, the Ukraine/ impeachment hoax, the covid pandemic, and now the murder of George Floyd. The enemy is clever, but really not very diverse, he uses the same tactics over and over as events arise. He will lie and cheat enough to get the chaos rolling, use it for as long as he can, then he moves on to the next deception.
It seems the enemy has free reign and is flexing its power unchecked right now. We are being hit over and over. One crisis ends when another one begins. How do we stop it? I believe we as Christians have authority given to us by Jesus himself to fight and conquer this enemy. Jesus said before He left this earth, that He would give us the Holy Spirit, the power to do even greater things than He did. It is only this power that will defeat this enemy that has such control at this time. Using this power and interceding by His leading will defeat this enemy. Repentance, speaking the truth in love, resisting fear, and all the behaviors we know the Lord approves are appropriate.
You cannot defeat the enemy, unless you can spiritually discern his presence, understand his tactics, know your own strength in Christ Jesus, and be able to receive and use the power for on high to effectively battle in the Spirit and restrain the forces of darkness. By doing all of this, we can turn this country around. It’s a difficult time, but we must push forward and never give up.
I appreciate your article and the history of the group. The biggest thing that I disagree with is that it is ERRONEOUS to say the majority of the protests have been violent. Look that statistic up please because that my friend is NOT true. The Movement BLM may be for their own agenda but the words are necessary for the world to hear. Just look at comments from people that you thought you knew. This isn’t the media my friend, this is reality. I grew up amongst people of various races and nationalities and had the belief that live had no color. I was deceived and as I was appointed as a leader and supervisor over predominantly Caucasian women I have received more prejudicial backlash than I have ever experienced in almost a half century of life. The women that appointed me were white and accepted me as I was but the majority…not so. I love as a Christian and those who love me so the same. However, for those who don’t truly know Christ (white or black) do not understand how to do the same. So I support Black Lives Matter, not as a movement but a message that should be heard, from the viewpoint of a Christ-follower. I love my police patrol (men and women). But there IS a problem in this country on so many levels. Racism is but one. By the way…I do NOT support or condone Abortion. And I do NOT support LGBT statuses but I do believe that we are called to love and I do believe there is a Story behind every belief. We must hear them and try to show them the Healer.
The question is not whether or not the number of protests are violent or peaceful. The actual number doesn’t matter. What does matter is that our God is a God of law and order. Violent protests, whether one or thousands, are maiming and killing people he has made, people he knew before they were born. Psalm 139 gives us clarity that all are known by him before we come into being. Also, in the final verses Ps 139:23-24 offers us words of prayer that I believe are helpful in this time: (NIV) 23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
WOW! Thank you! Thank you for sharing such an important, soundly thought-out and worded response!
This man is a testimony to the words of the Bible: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Prov. 9:10) God is up to something! May His people
be ready to join Him! May I be ready to join Him!
We are up against a stronghold such as America has rarely – if ever faced – but, in God’s Word, He states in
2 Corinthians10:4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds . . . I’m made of flesh and bone and am scared – I admit it, and as an almost 60 year old American who’s known the Lord for most of my life, I feel helpless when I watch the news and see all these things take place especially with the BLM getting people to kneel and even prostrate themselves. That being said, I submit my fear and lay it down at the feet of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, The King of Kings and Lord of Lords, the only one I will ever kneel to and prostrate myself before. Father, hear my prayer and the prayers of many many saints who love You and worship only You! Help us face this evil in our country, help us rise TOGETHER to defeat the false power and false god of fear and intimidation, fallacy, and falsehoods, and to be bold in Your Word – a two edged sword – help us Father with words, deeds, actions, and all with courage from You to face these people who are spreading this nonsense. We love like You love all people, all races, Your creations. Help us, protect us, but send us out and help us win this country back to it’s rightful owners who love You and call on Your Holy Name! Almighty God and Father!
No one of good conscience, most especially Christians, should be supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. I am black and abhor racism in any manifestation, however, I DO NOT support the BLM organization. Not only are they not primarily interested as Ryan Bomberger states in helping the black community, the ideas/ideology they support are, again as he states, antithetical to Christianity.
Whatever good people may believe the organization does it is a cover for their true agenda to overthrow Western societies in order to replace it with a hardcore socialist one.
I remember a story my parents and my older brother used to share about the time my oldest brother decided to join the Black Power movement of the 60s while a student at Howard University. My dad, a minister who grew up in the South under segregation, preached to him constantly about the need to let go of hatred against white people and to seek the love and deliverance and true power that could only be found in Christ. It wasn’t too long after that my brother was saved and a few years later ordained into ministry. He shared that story often as his testimony of how Christ had set him free from hatred and used him to facilitate reconciliation among people in and out of the church. He was well-respected in his position as new products supervisor at AT&T and led many people, black, white and other, to Christ. In fact, he started a Bible study on the job.
There are better ways to advocate for justice and stand up against racism than aligning with BLM. I feel strongly that as Christians we have the best weapon with which to do exactly that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. By sharing Jesus with others and demonstrating Him through our actions, we open the door for others to enter into relationship with Him. And as people come into real relationship with Him it becomes increasingly difficult for them to harbor hate in their hearts for any person no matter what race as He daily transforms us to be more like Him. We should certainly speak out against injustice and abuse of power by those in leadership, but let’s not forget to use our true weapon. Ours is a gospel of peace, forgiveness and reconciliation. Sharing it is also the best way to counteract the hate and violence being promoted by organizations like BLM, Antifa or others.
Father, I pray for boldness to share your Gospel of peace and deliverance with those who are hurting and lost.
Thank you!
Your comments have deep racist verbiage, which you all try and bathe in Christianity. This is a self-serving abomination!
I apologize if you misintepreted my comments. I am not racist, nor do I support or condone racism in any form. I believe that each of us should be judged according to the content of our character not skin color. I mention my race, skin color only as evidence that contrary to what many in the media or political realm portray not all black people hold hatred toward whites or any people of of a different race. We also are hurting from past wounds of slavery. What many of us want, encourage and actively work toward is true reconciliation among all people, which I believe can only be found by first having a relationship with Christ. This is the lesson that my dad taught to my oldest brother and to me and my other siblings. His heart was transformed through God’s love from years of hatred towards white people because of his experiences growing up in the South and he spent the last decades of ministry trying to help others heal from their wounds and experience the same heart transformation so they could learn to love all. Be blessed.
Meant to say we are “also not all hurting from past wounds of slavery.”
Thank you, Donna King, for your bravery in speaking the truth with boldness; I pray for your perseverance as our country fights this war on our soil. We were and will again be a God-honoring, God-fearing nation with his help. And yours.
Wow! I kept feeling bad for feeling this way, that I was a horrible person for not understanding about the “oppressed” people. No one gave me anything, no one owes me anything. I’m responsible for my future, isn’t everyone? I worked hard & worked over 30 years for the same company. No, it wasn’t easy but I worked through every hurdle including being moved from city to city. Thanks for this article. It’s like you read my mind.
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve been uneasy with some Christians giving the appearance of solidarity with Black Lives Matter. I know their hearts are right and they’re just trying to express agreement with the outrage of injustice but this article really shows why, even in these challenging days, we must not be unequally yoked with the world. I love his bio and organization.
REALLY!!!. You have a lot of statistics and data and maybe a little heart hurt yourself but no solutions. I’m sad that you posted this article at such a time as this. It appears you want to muddy and skirt the real issue. I give you a D-
Arlene – We are actually attempting to keep the focus on the issue of racism. BLM motives hijacks any pure motive to restore justice.
Below an astute reader posted a page on the BLM website you might want to check out https://blacklivesmatter.com/what-we-believe/
Excellent Article. I fully agree with Ryan. He brings up great points. I truly think that eliminating police forces and killing the unborn are just two sure ways to purge the black population out of America. I love being Black and I love my people. While there has been racism in this country there has been reconciliations and I believe most White Americans today are not racist. While there are cases of discrimination there are more cases of preference and acceptance from White people toward Black and Brown.
My prayer is for forgiveness and healing of our nation. I know people are hurting, but we must remember none of us are without sin. I forgive those who have tried to kill, steal, and destroy black lives past and present white or black. Lord please deliver us from the evil of division and double standards and hate on all sides.
Please read “What We Believe” from the BLM website: https://blacklivesmatter.com/what-we-believe/
Two statements from their manifesto stand out:
“We disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure requirement by supporting each other as extended families and “villages” that collectively care for one another, especially our children, to the degree that mothers, parents, and children are comfortable.
We foster a queer‐affirming network. When we gather, we do so with the intention of freeing ourselves from the tight grip of heteronormative thinking, or rather, the belief that all in the world are heterosexual (unless s/he or they disclose otherwise).”
The Enemy promotes chaos and confusion and seeks to destroy the family. We need to pray that eyes are opened to the true nature of this group. This is not just about black lives, but rather to promote an agenda that is not of God. BLM’s agenda is not just about racism towards blacks, it is much more than that. Our young people are carrying signs that say “Black Lives Matter” when they have no idea what this group is really about.
Father as I have read through these replies, one important issue is left out Love one another is commanded in the word of God! Hate is sin period.
I was brought back to when I was growing up, we had Indian reservations all aroud my state! I grew up Loving All people. I sang a song for a secular pageant, Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world. Red and yellow, brown black and white, they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the World. I got a standing ovation!
Thank you so much for this article – maybe I won’t go crazy after all. It articulates fully what is causing such conflict inside me as I’ve listened to various black leaders of different viewpoints. What occurred to me this morning is that 95% of the group demanding justice for themselves consistently vote to deny justice for the unborn. I’ve also said to people that if they refuse to forgive those whose ancestors did wrong to their ancestors, there will never be a resolution. The Holy Spirit keeps telling me that America (Christians especially) need to repent of all of our sin – starting with self worship. I’ll stop there. Blessings to all who are actively praying. We will prevail.
Time to stand up CHURCH and stop complaining. There is a spiritual war over the harvest! The harvest is plenty. The workers are few.
Thank you SO much for your informative, truth-filled article. We all need to pray for God’s wisdom to read between the lines on what’s actually going on, and when truth is revealed, to know how to pray and take action.
This article is very informative and I appreciate you printing it.
It may not be possible, but I think we need to begin to drop the descriptive color of a person when we speak of them. Why cannot we just say the “man” or the “woman” why should we even mention if they are white or brown or black–what difference does it make? I am often described by my country of origin–what does it matter where I came from? We are a human race but behaving in an increasingly inhumane manner to others who are different from ourselves, be it a different color, different nationality, or different by their incapacities. Why cannot we just be acknowledged by our name!? Incidentally, coming from a different nation, I have been the victim of racist remarks and I am white!
Father, may we walk in your truth, looking to you, desiring to love as you love, walking in forgiveness. May we follow your word and be discerning about what others say and do to know if they are embracing you and your word or embracing what seems right to man.
Thank you. Appreciate your voice. Knowing God will reveal the real enemy and the plan He has for us.
Love the adoption advertisement. I’m 70 so….
If the women could wait 9 months right after what was probably a 9 minute wrong,
Human life with souls and spirits would be saved. Their blood cries out.
Your article is a blessing and hope someone can publish this somewhere.
Maybe even the opposition will see with new eyes and receive a new heart and will be healed saved and delivered and tell others.
Jesus died so that ALL men might be saved.
Your approach to the racial issue is totally skewed, it is missing the real issue at hand. The fact that BLM does not hold conservative policies and they promote wicked ideologies does not negate the real issue of racism. BLM is taking the center of attention when it should not be so, that organization is working as a decoy to divert from the real issue. The forces of darkness always seek to twist truth in order to bring confusion, the truth is covered with so many counterfeit ideas that many are deceived. Racism is a real issue prevalent in our society and we experience it all around every day. Furthermore there is no statement In your words that would show compassion for hurting people, none at all. All the wrong doings does not make any right. We must address the racism issue at and not allow the enemy to divert our attention from it. Stay focused on the hurting people, black people are suffering, slavery was abolish on papers though it is very much at work in our Nation. Are you going to cover up all the injustices made to First Nations People too? You made some good statements though it negates the most important point: racism. This is an evil structure that needs to be addressed and brought to justice.
Dina – We did not mention this on purpose, but the author, Brian Bomberger, is a black man that is a product of rape. If there is anyone who understands the pain, it is him. Yet, he is committed to a truthful, hopeful message correctly addressing real racism. BLM’s agenda is not just racism toward black lives, it is much more.
But let’s agree on that basic foundational principle from God’s Word, God is Love, Love the Lord your God.. love your neighbor Racism is Evil, it’s a sin, look at how sin tortured,killed a man named George Floyd, and Sin kills daily especially IN THE WOMB!!!Wickedness, Evil!!Any belief system or movement will become like a religion, a belief system or a cult when it exalts itself above the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Any movement, organization, or etc., in Christians eyes must look at it thru the eyes of the Gospel/ what the Word of God teaches) and I believe this is wisdom from IFA, that is showing the true beliefs and what they believe in.
Look at what people are doing,.they are bowing/kneelingMLK movement promoted non violence, not defunding the police. Our laws came from God’s Laws, and they don’t even teach that to kids in school. Our laws on the books in our societies came from God’s 10 commandments, YES, the 10 commandments show up again, because man or woman apart from God doesn’t want to hear this.
I Only bow or kneel to Jesus. We must get back to teaching the 10 commandments to kids and society again because they don’t know that the ones in NT spoke of All hang upon that if you love God then you will love your neighbor.
Amen and Amen, Caroline. No Jesus, no peace.
I’m questioning why was this even published or sited. This is an opinion of one person. Maybe many agree! Where are the scriptures or prayer points on peace, love, reconciliation & order? I can’t pull anything from the article to pray about. I’m disappointed in Intercessors of America for approving this publication.
I recommend that you go to the Roots of Rebellion piece and prayerfully consider if there is an agenda that takes advantage of the pain in the black community. Consider whether the pain of the black community is really their concern or are they using the pain for an evil agenda. This is not an either-or issue. What is the truth of what is targeting our country that has to be right enough for the whole world to want to get into it. Prayerfully consider if you want to live in the country that BLM and Antifa wants to create. In that country, there will be no opportunity to express opinions. Prayerfully consider facts.
Yes, there are many who agree with this article and thankful someone is finally affirming my (I can only speak for myself) thoughts. The author was saying just what you seem to say was not mentioned – “There is no goal of forgiveness or reconciliation. None. It’s never mentioned on their sites. You can’t talk about the sins of the past and expect to move forward if there is no intention of forgiveness.” He is saying there needs to be goals of forgiveness and reconciliation but there is not with BLM. I so appreciate what this author shared. This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj7D4-VLZlQ) also affirmed what I have been thinking and praying on – my own heart – these past couple of weeks. Blessings to each of you.
I tried to share the link to this article, but it went to Rush Limbaugh and the Breaksfast Club. I sent it to several people.
While you may not want to support the BLM organization, please don’t stop calling for true justice.
Black men are routinely treated like criminals – guilty until proven innocent – whether they are a doctor, businessman, father, honors student, regular high school kid, they can be surrounded and thrown to the ground if they ‘resemble’ the description of a burglar in the area (because they share the same skin color).
They often receive double the punishment for a similar crime done by a white person. I’m sure you’re aware that many prisons are now ‘for profit’ which has adversely affected black people.
So please, please continue to pray for true justice and reform to occur – even if you don’t agree with everything you see happening. Don’t write off the entire thing and not seek to bring some real changes that are needed.
Thank you for listening.
Let us all seek the Lords wisdom to sort through the “stuff” to focus on what is really important, that God loves each and every one of us from Adam & Eve to people in today’s world. Yours truly believes that Gods greatest wish is for all to come to Him through His Son, Christ Jesus realizing we are sinners, yes even those of us with the most “altruistic” intentions, realizing our need to humble ourselves before Him asking for His forgiveness and allowing Him to guide us to whatever changes need to occur in each and every one of our lives. Precious Heavenly Father may “Do All Black Lives Matter” reach many people especially those involved in these “movements.” May their hearts be pricked and may they be brought to true repentance and the joy of receiving your beautiful gift of forgiveness, salvation and your joy, in Jesus name, amen.
I also want to note and question why the divorce rate among the Christian community is as high as the divorce rate among unbelievers? Not only that but multiple marriages. And we wonder why our nation is in turmoil and chaos. Yes, men in general have abdicated their responsibility as Spiritual leader of the family. According to the prophet Hosea, our nation is a whore.
I find it interesting to note that the highest abortion rate in the USA is among the black community where the father is absent and has abdicated his position as a father. How many mothers have multiple partners? If “Black Lives Matter” is true, where is the nuclear family? Father and Mother both taking care of their children, being fruitful and multiplying. It seems to me, hypocritical.
Yes, and this has been the result of Democrat-inspired WELFARE, which instead of creating JOBS for black men so that they could support a family, created a system whereby an UNWED mother gets taxpayer money for every single child she bears, making it all too tempting for her to remain single and have multiple children. The black man was left out in the cold. No job, no self-respect, no obligation to provide for a family. Just sad. This has created a VICTIM mentality, and understandably so. President Trump is the first President to actually care about creating jobs (i.e. self-respect) for the black family trapped in the welfare system.
You’re sick and gravely incorrect for this comment. You don’t have compassion for the black race. You just showed how ignorant you areand President Trump is no savior, he’s a racist, sexist, arrogant, narcissistic person, who is not helping the US, his bigotry causes destruction. That’s who we should be praying for.
According to the Genesis record, we are all the same race. The Human Race. We all bleed red blood, so I would like to share a prayer from St. Francis of Assisi.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace
Where there is hatred, let me sow love
Where there is injury, pardon
Where there is doubt, faith
Where there is despair, hope
Where there is darkness, light
And where there is sadness, joy
O Divine Master, grant that I may
Not so much seek to be consoled as to console
To be understood, as to understand
To be loved, as to love
For it is in giving that we receive
And it’s in pardoning that we are pardoned
And it’s in dying that we are born to Eternal Life
Amen
Robert – You raise a tragic issue. In fact, Planned Parenthood was started by Margaret Sanger in order to exterminate the black community. It is a horrific scourge that continues to this day. Lord, have mercy and bring your healing.
Dave, you are absolutely correct. Why not defund Planned Parenthood instead of defunding the Police?
As a born again believer washed in the blood of Jesus, I’ll start with God’s Word…Galatians 5:9 “A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.” I pray that we as the Body of Christ will not be afraid to call sin, sin and that we will preach the Gospel to every creature, whether Democrat or Republican. Paul said in Romans, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the Power of Salvation to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” He singled out Jew vs. Greek (Gentile) because they are two different groups of people with different histories, cultures, pains, celebrations ,etc. And the Words that Paul spoke to the Jews was different than how he explained the Gospel to Gentiles. Hear God speak in 1 Corinthians 9: 19,20: “19 Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the Law I became like one under the Law (though I myself am not under the Law), to win those under the Law. To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law.…
In order to win ppl to Christ we must be come “like them.” Clearly that does not mean sinning or doing evil like they do but it does mean hearing out their viewpoint, listening, connecting with them relationally…which enables hearts to become pliable so they will open their hearts to the Lord. I was invited to a peaceful protest today and while some may have BLM slogans, I won’t condemn them…because my Lord did not condemn the Woman at the Well who was a “mixed breed,” a Samaritan…a ppl who were scorned. He did not call her an adulterous woman he simply said, “the man you are living with now is not your husband.” What I will be armed with are Gospel tracts and sharing the message of love. I am motivated by the verse in Matt 5, “Blessed are the Peacemakers.” I used to think “Peace” was being quiet and just taking whatever was served and praying for ppl. But when I look at Jeremiah’s life and Deborah’s, Nehemiah’s and even Moses, those ppl were radical for Jehovah God and spoke out against evil and took action – all along risking death and isolation and scorn. So we who are in Christ must have a Gospel message track for those in the KKK and white supremacy groups and those in BLM who embrace the full movement’s principles and not just those words and the rotten apples in the police force even if it is only 10,000 of them across the nation, etc. and the hypocrites in the pulpit who are whoring against the Lord and those corrupt politicians who flirt with The Church to win votes, and those soccer moms who steal merchandise in dept stores and get away with it; and those Bernie Madoff types who look good but are involved in stealing from ppl and doing money scheming and laundering…and teachers with graduate degrees who molest and abuse kids; and politicians who say they are pro-life but have paid for abortions for many of their mistresses. But the church must be open to discernment from God so that we won’t pre-justify ppl just because they “look” or “sound” saved. Many ppl call Jesus Lord and do not “what I say.” Many wear “Evangelical” on their lapels and vote Republican and dont know Jesus. But it is only a Jeremiah type spirit who will boldly call out sinfulness. That is what carrying our cross for Christ means. It is representing Him at all costs. If a dog’s neck was depressed in public for 9 mins while ppl watched, PETA would have taken those evil ppl to court. But it never would have gotten that way because so many ppl would have rescued that dog. We must deal with the issue at hand. We must deal with different demograhic issues separately. They are not the same just as Paul’s Jews and Gentiles were not the same. In 1933-45 we needed to support European Jewry in a big way. Today, the light is being shone on Black men and women being treated unjustly, innocent killings, suffering from unconscious bias; suppression; unfair treatment in Corporate America, in Education, Christendom and beyond. It is a major focus right now. So let’s let God do His work. Stop. It is not cool to change the subject and start talking about why don’t we protest against Blk on Blk crime or the problem with Black households being fatherless. Crime is crime and sin is sin but when people are down, now is not the time to call out sin without an enclosure of unbiased love. The man on the cross had done evil but Jesus showed compassion. When ppl march against abortion (and I’ve participated in those forums), it would be fruitless to say, why aren’t they marching against sex trafficking. Because that is a totally different space and from what I know, organizations who support victims of sex trafficking; crime in neighborhoods didn’t board up their doors during this George Floyd era. Godly pastors did not stop preaching against fornication. We must address the Pharisees and the Samaritans and the Saducees and scribes. Eat with the BLM protesters like Jesus ate with Zaccheus —through your love they will be led to Christ. I once spoke to a Klansman and then I prayed for him. He spoke back and… I am African American. I would have been a fool to start saying how many of his ancestors were slave masters. So Christians: Call out the group that needs your support now while there is a climate to hear and receive. And if the spotlight and movement shifts to Sandy Hook’s families who lost their love ones lives to gun violence, we will mobilize and swing our love there. And if the mentally ill need greater attention, we will flow to them and other needs as well. I decree and declare The Church will stop looking for excuses to address racism. It’s not just about Blk men getting assaulted on streets…it’s Sunday School teachers like me who love the Lord… driving to Bible study on a Wed and being surrounded by police cars, singled out because we are Black; racially profiled. Those stories, my stories don’t hit CNN. I am a minister of the Gospel and I was treated like a dog in a drugstore; followed like I was a criminal – just because I’m Black. I am a director at a Fortune 100 company. But my story is not unique. This happens all the time to law abiding, God fearing Black ppl. The only rule I broke…I had my hands in my pocket because I was cold. These are injustices that Jeremiah would have been all over. He would have denounced. We must decry injustices and be ok with calling out demographics when they need us. Period. Don’t be ashamed. Call sin-sin and stop thinking it’s only 9 Black people (Trayvon, George, Ahmaud, Breonna, etc.) that have been wronged. If you do it to the least of these…those in the lime light are Black brothers and Sisters right now. The Beauty of it is this…if we address Police Brutality, all races benefit. I love the millions of cops that good. I seed my local police dept with love all the time. Snakes will always exist…vigilante groups, etc. Drugs and gangs will exist – they do with the Italian mob, Irish mob, Black mobs. Drugs are brought in this country via airplanes and subs and yachts…the ppl navigating those vessels look smooth and polished but their hearts are filled with “dead mens bones” as Christ said. Be alert and watchful. We just need to preach the Gospel and love. And all who hear the powerful Word of the Lord will be convicted as their hearts are pricked, and they repent. “Occupy until I come.”
Dave,
As I understand history, Adolph Hitler borrowed Margaret Sanger’s ideology to eliminate the Jews.
Yes, Lord, open the eyes and ears of Your people so we may have true discernment. We are to “test the spirits” and see if they are of You. Lord, we bless ALL people made in Your image. In You we are one in Christ. We bind the spirits of strife, hatred, murder, slander, and all unclean spirits. In Jesus’ name, we ask for Your covering over our nation as we, Your people, cry out day and night for You to deliver us from evil. Deliver us from the evil of all forms of prejudice and may we proclaim ALL LIVES MATTER, including unborn babies and the elderly and the sick. Lord, as the evil comes in like a flood, You raise up a standard against it. And we say with one voice: greater are You who lives in us than he who is in the world. Arise, O Lord, and let Your enemies be scattered! In Your Name, we are victorious because of Your precious blood that was shed on that cross and by the power of Your resurrection!!! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I don’t know all the history of the black man and how he came to America.But I was told that he was sold by his only people and put on a ship to come to this land of the free to work for the white family.If that be true,why blame the white family? I have worked with all people in my life time since 1936 and still see some blacks that keeps their people down and try to run their lives to fix his needs to reach his goal in this land of freedom for all.Do you know people like that? He ask for and demand reparation for all blacks.Is that right? God gives everybody the same hours in the day to work or not to work to have a better life-look at Ben Carson-read his life story and tell me that’s not possible for every one in America with God’s plan to live with love and joy,peace and faith in Jesus Christ.Amen
Please pray about it and do some research on your own. Do not believe everything people tell you, we must push pass biases. That statements of
“don’t know the black People’s History”
….and “you were told”
That is no base to make a judgment. Furthermore that statement of “they came to the land of the free”? This land is the land of the First Nation People, Europeans came under the mentality of the inquisition, pretending that “God” gave them the right to kill ( that is evil). The First Nations People were abused, betrayed and massacred to steal their lands.
Thousands upon thousands of Natives were living here and Natives found Christopher Columbus lost at sea. The Main Point is that GOD created us all equal, there is no “they” there is only US, there is only one race, the human race. We need to make mends, ask for forgiveness, repair relationships, restore honor and heal the wounds. We need to respect and love people, have mercy and compassion. Racism is evil, in any way shape or form and it needs to be addressed.
May our eyes be open to the word of God and not man’s law.You have a joyfully day.God bless.
Shame on you. Self- righteous! This is definitely not a true depiction of black history! But you sure tried to victim “White people”! You are an entitled racist!
In Jesus Name, Heavenly Father, cause truth to come to those who support, without knowing fully, what BLMF stands for as printed in this article. Also open the eyes of those who know full well the agenda they support. I rebuke in Jesus’ name the evil forces which blind to truth. Open the eyes of all to see the underlying prejudice invoked by stating, “Black Lives Matter” eliminating rather than encompassing the truth, “All Lives Matter”. I pray there will be peaceful protests to counter this evil movement encouraging division. Let all Americans be educated on what this organization upholds.
Lord, save us from those who would exploit skin color to serve an evil agenda. Help us all to love others as ourselves. God bless America. Amen.
Maybe we should be more educated on what nationalist, KKK, and white supremacist do! Oh…,,I bet you forgot about them with your superiority attitude! Trying to disguise it as Christianity! How disgraceful.
Lord Jesus,thank you for loving me and taking my sins away at Calvary.Please have mercy on us. Help us become more like you, dear Lord.
Romans 12:2 King James Version (KJV)
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.