I agree with many of Daniel Philpott’s assertions about biblical justice, forgiveness, and reconciliation concerning American blacks. But providing reparations for all blacks in America is not only unrequired by the demands of justice; it would also be ineffective and impractical.

An Apology Is Needed

Let me start with where I agree. America must apologize for the ills of forced slavery and coercive racial segregation.Consider the United States’ response after it placed the Japanese in internment camps during World War II. In 1988, the United States government apologized to the Japanese and offered compensation to those who were interned. […]

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