Skin Deep is a book about the spirit of racism and how it affects our society. It identifies what we are fighting against, explains the root of where it surfaced, gives strategies for fighting against it, and provides insight into its destructive effects on individuals and relationships.
Having a lifetime of experiences with African Americans and Caucasians gives Kristina Carter a unique perspective. As a Memphis native, she grew up in a neighborhood where 95 percent of the residents were African American. As a result of her upbringing, she understands the unique call God has strategically placed upon her life. She knows that her call is to bridge the gap between African Americans and Caucasians, and that this is a spiritual battle we are engaged in.
Carter asserts that a spiritual war cannot be fought in the flesh, and that there is a domino effect resulting from this. As soon as racism is ingrained in a society, it has a snowball effect. Consequently, spirits of anger, hatred, murder, adversity, bullying, strife, fear, malice, separation, and division accompany it. Therefore, as a united body, we must understand what is really happening in the spirit realm and how to respond, accordingly.
There is a sense of hope throughout Carter's book, as she strategizes to reach many leaders and notable influencers who can unify others in a stand toward ending racism. As part of her mission, she devised this book as an outright attack to align God's people and to unify their premise towards sustainable change. Carter's heart is for change- Godly change. It is her prayer that Skin Deep brings people together like never before, as it reflects the heart of God concerning racism in the spirit realm.
