There are clear differences across communities, and when we think about unity, we face a challenge. Consider this:
First, we’re Protestants. What word is at the heart of “Protestant”? Protest. Our faith inherently involves protest and division. You can debate the reasons behind it and whether it was necessary, but we have to acknowledge that the Protestant tradition is rooted in protest.
But we’re not just Protestants—we’re American Protestants. Our country was founded on revolution, on overt...
Challenges in Unity – Who We Are
