DEI and the Local Church

DEI in the Local Church?

The discussion about Equity and Inclusion has been a roller coaster ride for the last eight years. The conversation usually centers on work, education, and government, and this election has revealed a huge nationwide backlash against the concept.

But what about the concepts of equity and inclusion in the local church? Is there anything biblical or unbiblical about what might look like DEI in the local church? Maybe DEI is the wrong designation, but the term diversity should apply.

There are moral non-negotiables

Any public discussion of DEI includes diversity of sexual and gender orientation. Regarding same-sex marriage and sexual relationships, the Bible is very clear. We have written extensively about this both on Proclaimanddefend.org and in FrontLine Magazine. We reiterate that the Bible defines marriage as between one man and one woman and that sexual relationships outside of the marriage bond are identified as sin.

The Bible also addresses the transgender controversy. We recently published an entire FrontLine Magazine issue on this subject. Scripture demands the purity of the church on these issues and we would sin against God to declare a behavior acceptable to God that He identifies as sin. …

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