Megachurch pastor Louie Giglio has apologized after suggesting the term ‘white privilege’ should change to ‘white blessing.’
The comment came during a discussion on race with Christian rapper Lecrae and Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy, according to Faithwire. Earlier this week a two-minute clip of the ‘white blessing’ suggestion hit the internet and went viral, eliciting strong criticism of Giglio.
Tuesday afternoon, Giglio posted an apology video where he sought to clarify his intentions.
“I sincerely apologize for the phrase ‘white blessing,’” he said. “I want to help my white brothers and sisters understand that white privilege is real and in trying to get that sentiment across, I used the phrase ‘white blessing,’ for which I am deeply sorry. Horrible choice of words. It does not reflect my heart.”
He continued: “I and my white brothers and sisters sit in large part where we are today because of the centuries of gross injustice done to our black brothers and sisters.”
Other critics lashed out at Lecrae for not immediately pushing back during the interview. The rapper took to social media to respond.
“I wasn’t okay with it,” he said. “I was very uncomfortable, and I was processing, ‘man, what do I say in light of this?’ There have been a lot of times, as I’ve navigated white supremacy or racial injustice and I’ve wanted to lash…
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