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There is no place for discrimination in Christianity
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My heart breaks when I see events on the news become about racism and discrimination. When an officer-involved shooting is promoted as white versus black it is sad for our country. There is a constant stream of news referencing individuals based on race, country of origin, or religious affiliation. The discrimination and hatred aimed at certain groups and races is not that of the Holy Spirit and it has no place in Christianity.
St. Paul teaches us clearly, in many of his letters, that discrimination and racism has no place in Christianity. It has no place in a Christian’s life. The Gospel of Jesus is meant for everyone. It is not reserved for a certain group of people.
“To Greeks and non-Greeks alike, to the wise and the ignorant, I am under obligation: that is why I am eager to preach the gospel also to you in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: for Jew first, and then Greek.” (Romans 1:14-16)
We have the Gospel of Jesus in our life because the apostles did not discriminate. They shared Jesus with anyone and everyone that would listen. They went to the poor, the uneducated, but they also went to those in power and those highly educated.
Let us not forget the incredible truth behind the sacrifice and crucifixion of Jesus.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him night not perish but might have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
God “loved the world”. He still does. His loved extends to everyone. It does not matter if you are white, black, poor, rich, or a celebrity. The same grace and forgiveness that flows from the cross of Calvary for you is the same that flows for your neighbor, friend, family, co-worker, and the stranger on the street. It’s the same that is offered to those in the highest penthouses of New York to the homeless sleeping under the bridge.
If we are to truly be children of God and share Jesus with others, then we must remember that we are to share it with everyone. Racism has no place in Christianity or in a Christian’s life. Discrimination has no place in Christianity.
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Amelia Monroe Carlson graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism. Being raised as a Methodist during her early years, it was not until she entered college where she began to take her faith seriously. She was baptized as a Southern Baptist in Muscle Shoals, AL and began immediately serving in international missions and in the church.
During college, she became the Co-founder of an International Ministry, where she spent time traveling and speaking to church groups and in large conferences. She authored a Bible study and traveled abroad on mission work. She sat on the Mid-South Interfaith Conferences in Mississippi, where she defended the faith and discussed beliefs with leaders of various religions.
After a business trip to Washington D.C., where she was introduced to a former Baptist who converted to the Catholic Church, she was placed on a journey to enter into the Catholic Church.
Amelia is a military wife and currently residents with her husband and daughter in Tennessee. She is a nine time award winning journalist, receiving press awards for various categories including investigative journalism, best news coverage, and best single feature. It is her desire to help Catholics, particularly Cradle Catholics, see the beauty in their faith which converts see and appreciate the fullness of truth which the Church has held and guarded throughout history. It is her desire all Catholics fall as much in love with Jesus as she is, and love the Church to a greater capacity than they could imagine.
Amelia taught PRE for 4-6 grade at St. Mary Catholic Church in Bolivar, Tennessee from 2014-2016. She served as Youth Director at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Somerville, Tennessee in 2017-2018. She now teaches 7th grade (1st year Confirmation) PRE class at St. Philip. She's also a writer and frequent podcast guest on Our Warpath.
She has a strong devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Francis de Sales, St. Padre Pio and St. Maximilian Kolbe.
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