We follow the Prince of Peace, who tells us blessed are the peacemakers. It's time for white Christians here to humbly ask their black brothers and sisters how the teachings of Christ can transform their situation, and us. All too often, Brooks said, predominantly white special interest groups, such as abortion-rights opponents, want minorities to join their fight but are silent when the issue is of concern to blacks. It could happen in their neighborhood, too. It could be their son or their daughter.
Crusades are all right.
That seems like an obvious place to start.