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A Step Toward Racial Reconciliation
In this sermon clip, Greg, as a representative of a white man in America, asks for forgiveness of people of color for all the harm that white America has done. This is not about disparaging whiteness. This is simply about acknowledging the truth of our heritage so that we can make a way for healing, reconciliation and peace.
If you would like to watch the entire sermon you can do so here.
Category: Sermons and Video Clips
Tags: Apology, Peacemaking, Racial Reconciliation, Sermons
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