A Personal Reflection on Race and Reconciliation

I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of race lately, and it’s something that has always felt complicated to me. Growing up in a multicultural environment, I was surrounded by people from all over the world, which, ironically, meant I never really had to deeply reflect on the topic. It was just a part of my everyday life. However, diving into theological principles has really challenged my perspective and shown me a new way to see the world—and myself.

The idea of biologically distinct “races” has always been a source of division and conflict throughout history. Yet, as I’ve learned from people like Ken Ham, the Bible presents a different truth: all of humanity descends from a single source, Adam and Eve. This means we all share a common heritage, a common bloodline. This isn’t just a theological point; it’s a profound truth that completely changes how I view human identity and the problem of racism.

My Journey to Understanding

Studying these principles, I’ve come to realize how certain ideologies—particularly those rooted in Darwinism—have created a global divide. While I never seriously accepted the teachings of evolution, I now see how some people have used it to suggest that certain “races” have evolved more than others. This idea has caused a deep-seated division among different people groups worldwide. It’s an “intrinsic divide,” as Ham puts it, and it’s a stark contrast to the biblical message of unity.

What’s even more surprising to me is how much this secular thinking has permeated our culture, and even the church. We’ve all just accepted the idea of “races” as distinct biological categories. In doing so, we’ve lost the “vital truth” that there is only one physical race: the human race.

A Call to Reconciliation

This new understanding has been a catalyst for real spiritual growth in my life. I never considered myself a racist, but I now see that my lack of intentional reflection meant I failed to fully see all people as “One Blood” coming from a single source. Spiritual growth, I believe, requires us to see everyone through God’s eyes, treating them—regardless of their external differences—as a child of God, worthy of respect and love.

This shift in perspective moves my focus from superficial differences to the intrinsic, divinely given value of every individual. It’s a journey of reconciliation, not just with others, but with my own understanding of humanity. It’s a call to look beyond what the world tells me and to instead embrace the beautiful, unifying truth of God’s design.