Disunity in Christ: Uncovering the Hidden Forces that Keep Us Apart

by Christena Cleveland

Forgiveness is an essential building block for crosscultural relationships, and new, larger identities pave the way for it.

When they become we, our diversity initiatives will finally begin to work.

When they become we, we treat each other better.

Culture-blindness is simply disunity disguised; it falls short of the unity to which we have been called.

dual identities—identifying with a smaller cultural group within the context of a common group.

When you maintain a dual identity and

are in the habit of acknowledging and celebrating difference, you’re more likely to perceive difference in a positive manner.

thus allowing group members to acknowledge and value difference but ultimately unite under the vast umbrella of the common group.