Divided Mind of the Black Church
Divided Mind of the Black Church A revealing look at the identity and mission of the black churchWhat is the true nature and mission of the church? This question is especially fraught when the church…
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Divided Mind of the Black Church
A revealing look at the identity and mission of the black churchWhat is the true nature and mission of the church? This question is especially fraught when the church is one built by an enslaved people and formed, from its beginning, at the center of an oppressed community's fight for personhood and freedom. Is its proper Christian purpose to save souls, or to transform the social order?
Black theology has emphasized the role of Christian faith in addressing racism and other forms of oppression, arguing that Jesus urged his disciples to seek the freedom of all peoples. Such is the central tension in the identity and mission of the black church in the United States.For decades the black church and black theology have held each other at arm's length. Meanwhile, the black church, even when focused on social concerns, has often emphasized personal piety rather than