Regardless of the circumstances in which the video was made or shared, the depiction of the Obamas was inexcusable, and we are glad the video was taken down. Calling someone an ape is intentionally derogatory and dehumanizing. Portraying African Americans as apes has an even deeper insidious history.
Despite sometimes deep disagreements over policies, in recent years Southern Baptists have declared over and over the biblical truth that every person is made in God‘s image, has the same inherent worth, and should be treated accordingly.
Our nation should demand better of its leaders, and we should all pray and work toward that end.
