Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the book titled Jesus Can’t Fix Racism?

The title is confrontational on purpose. Not because Jesus lacks power, but because faith has too often been used as a substitute for obedience. Racism persists not because Jesus failed, but because His followers have often refused to carry what He already commanded. Prayer without action has been mistaken for faithfulness.

2. Are you saying Jesus isn’t powerful enough to end racism?

No. Jesus does not override human responsibility. Scripture consistently shows God partnering with people to bring about justice, repentance, and repair. We cannot pray away what we refuse to confront, repent of, and change.

3. Is this book anti-white?

No. This book confronts whiteness, white comfort, and the role white Christians have played in sustaining or resisting racism in America. Racism cannot be discussed honestly in this country without addressing power, silence, and theology. Discomfort is not an accusation. It is an invitation to discipleship.

4. Why do you focus so much on white people and whiteness?

Because racism in America did not form in a vacuum. Whiteness has often functioned as a standard and a shield that rarely has to explain itself. Black people are expected to endure racism daily, while white people are often allowed to disengage when conversations become uncomfortable. This book refuses to protect comfort at the expense of truth.

5. Do you acknowledge white people who fought against racism?

Yes. History shows that many white people chose to stand on the right side of history by marching, speaking, resisting unjust systems, and paying a real cost. Their lives matter because they prove participation in racism is a choice, not a requirement of identity. Honoring their courage does not excuse present-day avoidance.

6. Is this book anti-church or anti-Christian?

No. This book is written to the church, not against it. It is rooted in Scripture and discipleship. Loving the church means telling the truth when comfort, silence, or neutrality has replaced obedience.

7. Is this book political?

It is not partisan, but it is moral. Justice has always been labeled political when it threatens existing power structures. Jesus confronted hypocrisy, exploitation, and religious performance long before modern political categories existed.

8. What are H.O.N.E.S.T. Conversations?

H.O.N.E.S.T. Conversations is a framework, not a slogan. This book was not written merely to inform, but to fuel change. Racism is confronted through honest conversation, listening, learning, and sustained responsibility. The framework exists to help people engage rather than avoid, and grow rather than perform.

9. Who is this book for?

This book is for people who love people and understand that confronting racism requires effort. It is not written to persuade anyone to care. It assumes the reader has the emotional capacity and critical thinking skills to engage difficult conversations and walk through the historical and spiritual journey the book presents.

10. What makes this book different from other books on racism?

This book is not focused on awareness alone. It does not center on virtue signaling, ideological debates, or performative allyship. It is rooted in discipleship, responsibility, and obedience. It asks not only what is wrong, but what is required.

11. Is this book for Black readers, white readers, or both?

This book is written for anyone willing to be honest. It does not place the burden of education on Black readers, nor does it offer exemption or comfort to white readers. Responsibility is addressed where power, silence, and participation exist.

12. Does this book offer solutions, or just critique?

It offers a path forward, but not shortcuts. The book provides language, frameworks, and responsibility-centered practices for change, while refusing quick fixes that bypass repentance, repair, and sustained action.

13. What do you mean by “Jesus can’t fix racism without us”?

Jesus has already given instruction, example, and command. Racism continues not because Jesus has not spoken, but because obedience has been optionalized. This book argues that transformation requires participation, not just belief.

14. What kind of reader will struggle most with this book?

Readers who prioritize comfort, defensiveness, or self-protection over honesty will struggle. This book is not written for those seeking reassurance or exemption. It is written for those willing to be examined.

15. How should this book be read?

This is not casual reading. It is best read slowly, reflectively, and honestly. Whether read alone or in community, the posture matters more than the pace.

16. What do you hope happens after someone finishes the book?

That the conversation does not end. That awareness leads to responsibility. That faith moves beyond language into action. And that the church begins to look more like the Jesus it proclaims.

17. Is this book meant to make people uncomfortable?

Yes. Not for the sake of discomfort, but because growth requires honesty and repentance requires clarity. Comfort has never been a biblical measure of faithfulness.

18. What is the ultimate goal of this book?

Not to win arguments.
Not to protect comfort.
Not to perform righteousness.

The goal is obedience, truth, and a church that actually looks like Jesus.

Where to Go From Here

This FAQ is not a substitute for the book.

If these questions clarified your concerns but also exposed tension, resistance, or curiosity, that is not accidental. Jesus Can’t Fix Racism is written for readers willing to move beyond explanation into responsibility.

The book does not offer comfort, shortcuts, or distance. It invites participation, honesty, and action rooted in discipleship.

If you are ready to engage the full argument, the history, and the responsibility this conversation demands, the next step is to read the book.

Read Jesus Can’t Fix Racism.