Almost Quote by Kevin DeYoung
“We were taught in school, and I was taught at home and in church, that blacks and whites were equal and we should not discriminate based on skin color, even if my school was almost entirely white.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Color of Grace, 2015
Teaching equality across race in school, home, and church promotes non‑discrimination despite demographic contexts
In simple terms: Equal treatment taught in multiple settings combats racism
Key Takeaway
Uphold racial equality in all environments
Themes
equality
education
church life
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
social
religious
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- family discussions
- church programs
Key Concepts
racial teaching
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How to address hidden biases in homogeneous settings?
- What actions reinforce taught teachings?
A Different Perspective
Societal biases may persist despite teachings
