Why Evangelicals Can’t Shake Off Suggestions They’re Racist

Published August 31, 2017 4:15pm ET



The resignation of A.R. Bernard from the White House Evangelical Advisory Board was nearly ignored amid the slew of high-profile departures from White House advisory councils in the wake of President Trump’s response to the violence in Charlottesville. And for good reason, as Bernard had begun distancing himself from the administration as early as October 2016.

What’s bigger news is that the remaining 24 pastors that make up the Evangelical Advisory Board held their ground. Several, such as Tony Suarez, executive vice president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, decried the events in Charlottesville. “The racism and hate being spewed by the alt-right and white supremacists that have invaded our state this weekend, is an insult to Christianity and our country,” said Suarez. Evangelical leaders Johnnie Moore and Ralph Reed took similar routes, specifically condemning white supremacy.

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