frequently asked questions
Who might attend “Protest in Prayer?”
Christians from local churches throughout Fort Worth will attend “Protest through Prayer.” What brings us together is a shared commitment to advocating for justice and reconciliation, rooted in the fact that God, in His nature, is just. Much of the language and strategy employed during the Civil Rights Movement came from holy Scripture. The M68 Project desires to, once again, help the Church lead in this holy fight. The M68 Project will look and feel different from other groups fighting for racial justice because we are committed to Scripture, which informs both the ‘what’ and the ‘how’— what we are fighting for and how we fight for change. There is an urgent need for unity in God’s family surrounding this issue, and the Church has an essential role in this fight for justice. Unity within the Body is the strongest apologetic (John 17) to the world. God is calling us to something higher—the present reality is not acceptable to God and should not be for His People. Only the Church can speak timeless truth and fight spiritual battles. We hope that you will join us in praying for justice because apart from Him we can do nothing. Prayer is the first weapon of the Church in combatting injustice. Anyone committed to these things is welcome to attend “Protest through Prayer,” and we hope that you will bring your whole family. Feel free to bring some chairs or a blanket to sit on.
What will we do at “Protest in Prayer?”
Primarily, we will pray. Pastors and leaders from different churches will lead us to pray through different topics related to justice and racial reconciliation. Each church leader will have the freedom to lead us in whatever style of prayer or form they choose. As a result, everyone will probably be led in different ways than we are accustomed to at various points. Since the bible does not prescribe a specific style for a prayer event, we hope and expect everyone in attendance to follow along enjoying the beautiful diversity of God’s family and cherishing the various gifts that God has given to each of us.
Why use the word “Protest?”
The M68 Project also wants to take a public stand against racism and communicate to the City of Fort Worth and the wider world that Christians are unified around biblical issues that transcend partisan divides. God cares about justice, and so does His Church. Meeting outside ‘the walls’ of a church allows us to publicly protest injustice and communicate that the status quo is unacceptable. Christians are listening to People of Color, especially our brothers and sisters in Christ, and we are standing in solidarity with them to oppose racism and injustice. Additionally, Jesus tells us in John 13 that our genuine love for one another will be a testimony to the world that Jesus is God’s Messiah. We will stand united to bring glory to Jesus. For this reason, it is also acceptable to bring posters or signs with messages from Scripture. We want to publicly shine a light on the deep reservoir of God’s teaching about justice, equality, and love.
What about COVID-19?
One of the reasons The M68 Project has chosen an outdoor venue for “Protest through Prayer” is to protect your physical safety and the safety of our community. We will observe social distance between families, and masks will be required when that distance cannot be maintained.
What “Protest in Prayer” is not…?
The M68 Project rejects the toxic “either/or” culture that pits some issues against others because the Bible does not present the issues in this way. Standing up for justice and advocating for change on behalf of the marginalized does not mean that one opposes the Police, the Military, or the Constitution. Standing up for the marginalized is biblical, not partisan. The M68 Project is not a ‘liberal’ or ‘conservative’ organization. We are a Christian organization committed to biblical justice rather than cultural fads and relativism.
Christians from local churches throughout Fort Worth will attend “Protest through Prayer.” What brings us together is a shared commitment to advocating for justice and reconciliation, rooted in the fact that God, in His nature, is just. Much of the language and strategy employed during the Civil Rights Movement came from holy Scripture. The M68 Project desires to, once again, help the Church lead in this holy fight. The M68 Project will look and feel different from other groups fighting for racial justice because we are committed to Scripture, which informs both the ‘what’ and the ‘how’— what we are fighting for and how we fight for change. There is an urgent need for unity in God’s family surrounding this issue, and the Church has an essential role in this fight for justice. Unity within the Body is the strongest apologetic (John 17) to the world. God is calling us to something higher—the present reality is not acceptable to God and should not be for His People. Only the Church can speak timeless truth and fight spiritual battles. We hope that you will join us in praying for justice because apart from Him we can do nothing. Prayer is the first weapon of the Church in combatting injustice. Anyone committed to these things is welcome to attend “Protest through Prayer,” and we hope that you will bring your whole family. Feel free to bring some chairs or a blanket to sit on.
What will we do at “Protest in Prayer?”
Primarily, we will pray. Pastors and leaders from different churches will lead us to pray through different topics related to justice and racial reconciliation. Each church leader will have the freedom to lead us in whatever style of prayer or form they choose. As a result, everyone will probably be led in different ways than we are accustomed to at various points. Since the bible does not prescribe a specific style for a prayer event, we hope and expect everyone in attendance to follow along enjoying the beautiful diversity of God’s family and cherishing the various gifts that God has given to each of us.
Why use the word “Protest?”
The M68 Project also wants to take a public stand against racism and communicate to the City of Fort Worth and the wider world that Christians are unified around biblical issues that transcend partisan divides. God cares about justice, and so does His Church. Meeting outside ‘the walls’ of a church allows us to publicly protest injustice and communicate that the status quo is unacceptable. Christians are listening to People of Color, especially our brothers and sisters in Christ, and we are standing in solidarity with them to oppose racism and injustice. Additionally, Jesus tells us in John 13 that our genuine love for one another will be a testimony to the world that Jesus is God’s Messiah. We will stand united to bring glory to Jesus. For this reason, it is also acceptable to bring posters or signs with messages from Scripture. We want to publicly shine a light on the deep reservoir of God’s teaching about justice, equality, and love.
What about COVID-19?
One of the reasons The M68 Project has chosen an outdoor venue for “Protest through Prayer” is to protect your physical safety and the safety of our community. We will observe social distance between families, and masks will be required when that distance cannot be maintained.
What “Protest in Prayer” is not…?
The M68 Project rejects the toxic “either/or” culture that pits some issues against others because the Bible does not present the issues in this way. Standing up for justice and advocating for change on behalf of the marginalized does not mean that one opposes the Police, the Military, or the Constitution. Standing up for the marginalized is biblical, not partisan. The M68 Project is not a ‘liberal’ or ‘conservative’ organization. We are a Christian organization committed to biblical justice rather than cultural fads and relativism.