Texas Produced by United Methodist Information, official news office of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. To violate the physical, emotional, or social well-being of another is contrary to God's will.
Racism is a sin.
To have as a guiding principle that one race is superior to another in any way is contrary to God's creative order. Community is a virtue. To experience relationships harbored in safety and care where persons share and work together is according to God's will. Inclusiveness is a virtue. To welcome and be hospitable to others, including enemies and those who are different is according to God's creative order.