In God s eyes we are one race, one family, but the fact is, for the time being, in our eyes we still see races red, yellow, black, and white. We know what he meant. Some of the reasons for our separation are benign and excusable. Some are malignant and downright inexcusable. It s not so bad that we have different tastes in worship styles.
Diversity is a good thing.
Far too many Christians, many with positions of power in society, have left church Sunday after Sunday with the impression that if God sanctioned segregation in the sanctuary then it was OK to practice segregation and discrimination in the bank, factory, school system and real estate office. It angered Dr. King to see segregation and prejudice in the schools, restaurants, and even at the drinking fountains of this country. It angered him to see it in this country. It broke his heart to see it in the church of Jesus Christ. If there was one institution where racial division should not be manifested, it was in the church for which Jesus died.