“The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) apologizes to people of African descent for its historical complicity in slavery and its enduring legacy of racism in the United States and globally. We lament the white church’s failure to work for the abolition of slavery and the perpetuation of racism in this church. We confess, repent and repudiate the times when this church has been silent in the face of racial injustice.”
Wondering what Lutherans “officially” say about reparations?? Were Lutherans really all that racist?? Is there really still a racial divide in the Lutheran Church today? And, what does all this have to do with me when I am not racist??
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (of which Grace is a member) recently voted at the national assembly to issue an apology to those of African Descent for Lutherans’ participation in racism in the past and in the present.
