Pamela Lightsey Our Lives Matter Analysis

To the extent of this class so far, we have had the opportunity to read the book titled, Our Lives Matter by Pamela R. Lightsey. Throughout this publication, Lightsey argues that Womanist theology is a response to both sexism and racism; her own perspective as a queer Womanist theologian, she also responds to homophobia. Therefore, Lightsey concludes that sexism, racism, and homophobia are a sin. In response to Lightsey being a pastor, I have been inspired to respond to the subject matter by using a combination of scripture, reason, and her claims. Oppression has been present in the United States for centuries, and if we never bring the problem to attention, we can’t fix it. Furthermore, throughout this essay, you will pertain the knowledge of oppression being dealt with, sexism, racism, and homophobia, and how modern Christians should respond.
What exactly is sexism? According to Merriam-Webster.com, Sexism is prejudice or discrimination based on sex; especially discrimination against women. The sources behind this oppression are commonly women scholars, Womanism, Feminism, and Feminist-Christians. I believe
Lightseys’ book Our Lives Matter, I have come to an idea of the Christian Church she envisions. Since Lightsey is worried about the consciousness of the oppressed that that continuously cry out against the odious sin of discrimination, (Lightsey, 62) I imagine the first step in her church would be for those dealing with consciousness and giving her members hope and faith in a better life. Lightsey also brings to light the statistics proving that Black LBTQ women live with more danger from being black, and female and lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer. (Lightsey, 65) This gives me the guidance that she would aspire to have a church that accepts those who are not accepted in a traditional Christian Church. I also believe that her church would be for those that were against bitterness of the