Whither Shall We Go? The Past and Present of Black Churches and the Public Sphere

In this paper, I analyze the contemporary role of the Black Church in the public sphere. Some argue that despite the historical role of the Black Church in addressing racial inequality, it should not be involved in the public sphere, as there should be a clear separation between church and state. I...

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Main Author: Barber, Kendra H. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI [2015]
In: Religions
Year: 2015, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 245-265
Further subjects:B ethnicity / Race
B Public engagement
B Black Church
B Religion
B Neoliberalism
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