Christianity Today Hosts Panel Discussion on Race and Justice in Oakland

Christianity Today recently hosted a panel discussion as part of its Big Tent convening in Oakland, California, focusing on the intersection of faith, racial history, and social justice. The conversation featured Malcolm Foley, a pastor and historian at Mosaic Waco, and Delano Squires, director of the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Human Flourishing at the Heritage Foundation. Moderated by artist and author Sho Baraka, the panelists explored how Christians should navigate complex issues including accountability, mercy, greed, and the pursuit of justice within the current social climate.

This event is part of a broader series of discussions organized by the Big Tent initiative, which aims to facilitate dialogue on pressing cultural and theological topics. In addition to the session on race and justice, the initiative recently released a panel discussion addressing the relationship between the church, politics, and immigration. These gatherings are intended to provide a platform for diverse perspectives on how believers can engage with contemporary societal challenges through a biblical lens.