Michael,

At last! We can agree that we should be mending the wounds. One of the essential steps in doing that is to stop spreading popular misconceptions that promoting hatred and divide society. The root issue is not black vs. white, but good vs. evil and misbehavior vs. the morals of society that preserve the peace.  From where you sit, what could your church do that would provide the youth in your community with positive role models, to respect the property of others, to not have children without being married, to get an education so you can support yourself instead of being on welfare, to work hard and improve society? What ministry opportunities do you see in that list? What might you want to add to that list?