213 - Athletes and Activism with NBA Player Justin Holiday
In the volatile year of 2020 we’ve seen uprisings that have spurred tense feelings and emotions causing Christians to be split on issues related to social justice. But, this is also a year where athletes have used their platform in ways that are reminiscent of the civil rights era. Fists in the air are coupled with kneeling during the national anthem and sporting events by sports professionals in every sport from basketball to tennis, NASCAR to Formula racing, and everywhere in between. Be the Bridge Founder Latasha Morrison was able to have a conversation with a Christian athlete who not only has a heart for rectifying social and economic inequities but has placed himself on the frontlines of the fight for social justice. His name is Justin Holiday, the shooting guard / small forward for the Indiana Pacers.
Quotes:
“We didn’t grow up watching the news. When things happened we knew how to get in the word. We knew how to pray and that’s what we did.” - Justin Holiday
“As much as I wanted to be away from the news and not see certain things, one, with social media it’s gonna happen but two I needed to see that, I needed to not keep myself away from that.” - Justin Holiday
“I don’t have my children on social media. I wanna protect my children from nasty comments” - Justin Holiday
“Don’t make yourself less worthy than you should be. You’re a child of God.” - Justin Holiday
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