‘Between the Christianity of this land, and the Christianity of Christ, I acknowledge the widest feasible difference.’ -FREDERICK DOUGLASS, 1845

The prophets of old were not easy to listen to because they didn’t flatter. They didn’t cajole. They spoke hard terms that often chafed and unsettled their listeners. Like the Aged Testament prophets, and newer prophetic voices like Frederick Douglass, Dr. Eric Mason calls the evangelical church to a much-needed reckoning. In a period when many about Woke Cathedral: An Urgent Call for Christians in the us to Confront Racism and Injustice experience confused, complacent, as well as angry, he issues the cathedral to:

Be Aware-to understand that the problem of justice is not a black issue, it’s a kingdom issue. To learn how the history of racism in the us and in the church provides tainted our witness to a watching world.

Be Redemptive-to grieve and lament what we’ve lost also to regain our prophetic tone of voice, calling the chapel to keep in mind our gospel vital to promote justice and mercy.

Be Active-to move beyond polite, secure discussions about reconciliation and commence to create things aright for our soon-coming King, who will end up being buying woke church.