It is an honor to have you as a donor member! Share today. #37 iZ Culture | GEN-Z RACIAL EQUITYDr. Stephen Phinney: Racial equity is not merely a cultural concern—it is a biblical mandate rooted in the character of God and the redemptive work of Christ.
Scripture affirms that all people are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), and that in Christ, the dividing walls of hostility between ethnic groups have been torn down (Ephesians 2:14).Listen to the podcast version: The call to dismantle systemic racism and promote justice across institutions, education, and law enforcement mirrors the prophetic cry of Micah 6:8: “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” Justice is not optional—it is a reflection of God’s holiness and a requirement for those who bear His name. Gen-Z and their stance on Racial Equity!Generation Z’s passion for racial equity reveals a deep longing for truth, dignity, and restoration. While secular movements may lack spiritual grounding, the Church must not remain silent or passive. Instead, it must lead with Spirit-led conviction, confronting injustice not with political rhetoric but with biblical truth and sacrificial love. James 2 warns against favoritism and partiality, reminding believers that faith without works is dead. True discipleship demands that we see others through the lens of Christ—redeemed, valuable, and worthy of justice. When the Church embraces this call, it becomes a beacon of reconciliation in a fractured world, modeling the unity of heaven on earth. Racial equity, then, is not a trend—it is a testimony of the Gospel lived out in public witness. My Z Back StoryGrowing up in a home shaped by the teachings of my grandfather’s church, I was immersed in an environment where racial hierarchy was not just implied—it was preached. My father, trained under my grandfather’s pastoral leadership, inherited a theology that positioned Black people as a secondary race, a distortion of Scripture that grieved me even as a child. I remember sitting in pews where the gospel was proclaimed, yet the love of Christ was selectively applied. The contradiction was glaring: a message of redemption for all, yet a culture of exclusion for some. It planted in me a holy unrest—a conviction that what I was hearing could not possibly reflect the heart of Yeshua. From a young age, I began to push back—not with rebellion, but with relationship. I chose to spend time with Black classmates, to listen to their stories, to share meals, laughter, and life. These friendships became my quiet protest, my living sermon against the prejudice I saw at home. In high school, I dated a Black woman—a decision that stirred tension in my family but solidified my resolve. She was kind, intelligent, and deeply neutral, and our relationship became a mirror reflecting the beauty of unity that my upbringing had tried to suppress. I wasn’t only trying to make a statement; I was following my beliefs that all men/women are created equal, choosing love over fear, truth over tradition. Looking back, I see that my fight wasn’t just against racism—it was against a false gospel. The real gospel does not segregate; it reconciles. It does not elevate one race above another; it exalts Christ above all. My journey was painful at times, marked by rejection and misunderstanding, but it forged in me a deeper understanding of God’s justice, identity, and the power of the indwelling Christ to break generational strongholds. I honor my grandfather’s legacy where it aligned with truth, but I also name the error that wounded many. And I thank God for the grace to see, to resist, and to be transformed. GEN-Z HAS IT RIGHTGeneration Z has it right when it comes to racial equity—not because they’ve mastered every solution, but because they refuse to ignore the problem. Unlike previous generations that often spiritualized injustice or buried it beneath tradition, Gen Z confronts it head-on, demanding that institutions, churches, and communities reflect the dignity of every human being. Their insistence on dismantling systemic racism reveals the biblical call to “let justice roll down like waters” (Amos 5:24). Some of them understand that true equity isn’t about elevating one group above another—it’s about restoring what sin has broken and honoring the image of God in every person. In their boldness, they challenge the Church to move beyond passive compassion into active reconciliation, reminding us that silence in the face of injustice is not holiness—it’s compromise. HOWEVER:However, when Generation Z’s pursuit of racial equity becomes entangled with the uncritical acceptance of depraved lifestyles—those that violate the moral boundaries set by Scripture—it ceases to reflect the justice of God and begins to mirror the confusion of the world. Biblical equity is never divorced from biblical holiness. While the heart behind inclusion may be sincere, embracing lifestyles that contradict God’s design for identity, sexuality, and righteousness undermines the very justice Gen Z seeks to uphold. True equity does not compromise TRUTH, Yeshua, for the sake of affirmation; it calls every person to the transforming power of Christ. The Church must lovingly affirm the dignity of all people while boldly proclaiming that salvation demands surrender—not just to a cause, but to the indwelling Life of Yeshua, who alone defines what is good, holy, and just. The Church must rise with clarity and compassion to guide this generation in understanding that biblical acceptance is not synonymous with cultural affirmation.Christ’s love is unconditional, but His lordship is uncompromising. The Gospel calls us to welcome every soul with grace, while boldly proclaiming the truth that salvation demands transformation—not accommodation. Romans 12:2 exhorts believers, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,” reminding us that the Church is not called to mirror culture, but to redeem it. Generation Z is hungry for justice, belonging, and authenticity. The Church must meet that hunger with Spirit-led discipleship that distinguishes between loving the sinner and endorsing the sin. Jesus modeled this perfectly—He dined with tax collectors and prostitutes, yet never diluted the call to repentance. Acceptance in the Kingdom means being received by grace and reshaped by truth. It is time for pastors, teachers, and spiritual leaders to reclaim their prophetic voice, to teach that love without holiness is sentiment, and holiness without love is legalism. The Church must show Gen Z that true inclusion begins at the cross, where every identity is surrendered, and every life is made new. Call to Action:Generation Z, you were born into a world of noise, division, and digital distortion—but you carry a prophetic hunger for justice, truth, and belonging. You see the cracks in culture and the compromise in the Church, and you’re not afraid to ask hard questions. That boldness is a gift. But now is the time to anchor it in something eternal.Don’t settle for activism without anointing, or inclusion without transformation. Let your pursuit of equity be shaped by the indwelling Life of Yeshua, who alone defines righteousness, identity, and love. You were made for more than movements—you were made for Kingdom impact. And to the authentic Church: the time for silence has passed.We must rise—not with political slogans or cultural appeasement, but with Spirit-led clarity and sacrificial love. We must disciple this generation in truth, showing them that acceptance does not mean affirmation of sin, and that holiness is not hatred. We must model what it means to welcome every soul while refusing to compromise the Word of God. The Church must reclaim its role as the discipler of nations, the voice of reconciliation, and the dwelling place of Christ’s transforming power. Together, Gen Z and the authentic Church can become a force of restoration—calling America back to its biblical foundations and leading a generation out of confusion and into covenant. The time is now. The harvest is ready. Let us rise. Chat with me privately HERE. Your “click” for help will be handled personally by me. iZ Music “Justice Without Holiness” | Written by Stephen Phinney | Vocalist Elijah Musika. Our music channel HERE.I respond to all messages personally! Please don’t hesitate to DM me.The End Times Chronicles is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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