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Why Do Christians Need To Promote Injustice
It is imperative that the church involve to destroy anything that expresses or associates with racism or discrimination. We are living in a world of turmoil and its time as Christians to emulate on values. In all aspects I believe Christians would respond by reflecting on principles and teaching the word that everyone is equal in the eyes of God. God created all of mankind and diversity. His desire is for us to love one another. More importantly, Christians must promote change and dispute injustice.

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