The Divided Mind of the Black Church: Theology, Piety, and

The Divided Mind of the Black Church: Theology, Piety, and Public Witness (Religion, Race, and Ethnicity)

What is the true nature and mission of the church? Is its proper Christian purpose to save souls, or to transform the social order? 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 communityâ€™s fight for personhood and freedom. Such is the central tension in the identity and mission of the black church in the United States.
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For decades the black church and black theology have held each other at armâ€™s length. 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. Meanwhile, the black church, even when focused on social concerns, has often emphasized personal piety rather than social protest. With the rising influence of white evangelicalism, biblical fundamentalism, and the prosperity gospel, the divide has become even more pronounced.
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InÂ The Divided Mind of the Black Church, Raphael G. Warnock, Senior Pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, the spiritual home of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., traces the historical significance of the rise and development of black theology as an important conversation partner for the black church. Calling for honest dialogue between black and womanist theologians and black pastors, this fresh theological treatment demands a new look at the churchâ€™s essential mission.
Country USA
Manufacturer NYU Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-12-06
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	NYU Press
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2013-12-06
Format	Kindle eBook

The Divided Mind of the Black Church: Theology, Piety, and Public Witness (Religion, Race, and Ethnicity)

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