The Third Option: Hope for a racially divided nation
by Miles McPherson
Miles McPherson, founder of The Rock Church in San Diego, speaks out about
the pervasive racial divisions in today’s culture and argues that
we must learn to see people not by the color of their skin, but as God
sees them—humans created in the image of God.
Miles McPherson has had enough of shying away from a major problem in America
today: racial tension. It’s a topic that's widely recognized, yet
rarely acknowledged. Sunday morning is the most segregated time in America
today, and our preference for clinging to those who are like us leads
to big problems in our country as a whole. Even Christians—who,
if they claim to follow God, should be the people most outspoken against
racism—fall short, and many of us feel obliged to choose sides.
Us vs. them. Cops vs. protestors. Blacks vs. whites.
The Third Option is a plea on behalf of a brokenhearted God who, Scripture teaches, is frustrated
with those of us who claim to believe in Him but are really “faking
the faith.” McPherson argues that we must rise above the issues
that divide us and be part of something bigger.
The Third Option challenges both believers and seekers to fully embrace God’s goodness
and power.
As senior pastor of Rock Church in San Diego, he doesn’t shy away
from core issues that have caused a great divide both within the church
and across the country. He believes that instead of choosing one of two
sides, there is a third option—one that’s proven to bring
people together, mend relationships, and promote genuine peace in communities.
Miles exposes common misconceptions that keep people at a distance and
encourages us to engage with those who look different from us and expand
our world.
Full of practical takeaways and exercises to help us understand the points
of view of others, this book inspires, encourages, and equips us to make
positive changes in our country—starting with ourselves.
