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In the early 1960s, racial and social divisions shaped the everyday experiences of many people in the English-speaking world. At restaurants in Canada and the U.S., Black kitchen workers often labored behind the scenes while White patrons dined inside. Black customers, on the other hand, were restricted from the dining area and had to pick up their food orders at the back door—an everyday policy that reinforced racial inequalities deeply embedded in society at the time.

While much progress has been made, the journey toward true equality continues. Scripture offers a profound vision for unity and inclusion, as seen in passages like Romans 10:8–13. In the family of God, there are no distinctions; everyone, Jew and Gentile, is welcomed the same way, without restrictions, through belief in Jesus. Entry into this family is not marked by social status or racial identity but by faith alone.

Romans 10:11 tells us, “…Whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.” (NASB.) In God’s eyes, no barriers divide people; no distinction separates Jew from Gentile. The same Lord is Lord of all, richly blessing all who call on Him. This message of equality and belonging is a call to continue growing as a society that respects and values every individual fully, honoring each person as part of a shared humanity made in the image of God.