Religious Ed Resources

Reparations Queries

Queries to guide our worship sharing on Reparations:

• What does the word "reparations" evoke in you, and can you share why? 

• “Racism is not simply a matter of personal prejudice . . . but rather a fundamental cultural (dis)order.” How have you experienced white supremacy – perhaps in your own family – that validates the truth of this statement?

• One of the essential commitments in bringing to light white supremacy is “the vulnerability of community.” In terms of white supremacy, what does becoming vulnerable mean to you?

Reparations Readings

These passages were used in the program on February 1, 2023.

• The Parable of the Good Samaritan

• “Using the Bible to Debunk 10 Myths About Reparations”

• “Our Quaker Ancestors Owned Slaves,” an article from Friends Journal (Jan 2023) 

• Flyer for Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors talks at Roanoke College, March 24 & 25