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We explored how the sociological definition is not
supported biologically and certainly not supported
Biblically. The Absolute Truth is we are all one family, of
the race of Adam. There is only one race, the human
race.
Fact – America is a racist nation: When one views the
history of the United States, one is confronted with
centuries of slavery, segregation, and systemic racism.
Of this fact, there is no doubt. But to solely view America
in this light paints an incomplete picture and thus
obscures the truth.
Truth – America is not a racist nation: Since 1965,
America has undergone probably the greatest moral
evolution in human history. America’s determination to
correct itself morally has been and continues to be,
relentless and consistent. The truth is, there are a host
of policies and laws that have been instituted to attack
and dismantle systemic discrimination and racism. We
detailed these in Chapter 3. Today, civic leaders,
politicians, academics, and multitudes of other
concerned Americans of all skin colors and ethnicities,
continue to pursue paths to achieve complete
resolution. No society that is inherently and
unrepentantly racist can or will do this. So, why does a
problem yet persist? Clearly, the answer cannot be one
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