My Adoptive Family Through the Lens of Intersectionality

Intersectionality, while intended to address social injustices, can dangerously divide families, especially those like Trent Hunter’s, with adopted children of various racial backgrounds. Rooted in critical theory, intersectionality assigns victim and oppressor identities based on race, gender, and other factors. Hunter reflects on how this framework distorts the view of his multiracial family, placing undue focus on skin color and undermining familial unity.

Hunter highlights that Scripture provides a higher identity for his children, one rooted in being image-bearers of God. In a society that constantly emphasizes race, intersectionality teaches children to view themselves and their families through the lens of oppression. This ideology clashes with the gospel, which unites people regardless of external distinctions.

He shares how his diverse family is frequently exposed to intersectionality’s influence, from public discussions to casual comments. Yet, Hunter remains firm in his conviction that Christ’s grace and the truth of the gospel offer the ultimate way to heal and restore relationships. In his home, his children are reminded that their identity in Christ transcends all societal categories, giving them true belonging, worth, and security.

In contrast to the narrative intersectionality promotes, where differences divide, Hunter calls believers to focus on Christ, who unites all. Families, especially those with adopted children of various backgrounds, should anchor their identities in the gospel, rejecting the societal divisions that threaten their unity.

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