I have several drafts developed where I have worked over nearly a week to prepare a proper study on the current ‘movement’ that has now circled the globe. For those not reading this during and experiencing the Black Lives Matter movement that has swept the globe, you will be able to simply search the internet for ‘Black Lives Matter 2020’ to famimliarize yourself with the context of this post.
It is currently in early June 2020 and recent announcements include the defunding of the Minneapolis, MN police department. Not a portion, but the entire department. Politicians have gotten behind this movement and apparently intend to move forward with the plan.
I have read a post on social media that specifically tells Christians not to use these events (including protests and riots) to try to love people or spread the Gospel. This idea has even received approval from several wildly influential Bible teachers and likely will be followed soon by pastors and other religious leaders. Continue reading to see what my study of scripture has taught me about these events…
