Terminology 2.0
The terms we use for minority groups are not just about political correctness. I believe they are of spiritual consequence. If we use words that dignify people’s (often painful) journey toward self-understanding and authenticity, we can actually bestow honor on them, affirm them as image-bearers of God, and show them hospitality. When we impose our own labels, using words that distort or erase our minority friends’ experiences and self-determination, we inhibit deeper convers