Why is it important?
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Laela
Sidestepping the "lynch mob"
tmarie, interesting question... we had a very interesting discussion a while back I believe is relative to your question....
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=525009
I'll bump it as well, because there's a link to the video you may want to see for yourself.
God bless
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=525009
I'll bump it as well, because there's a link to the video you may want to see for yourself.
God bless
CoilyFields
Well-Known Member
I believe that mass persecution produces a communal dependance on God. When do we really turn to God the most (if we're honest)? When we need something or are hurt with seemingly no way of escape. Slavery did that for black americans. Continuos persecution did that for the Jews etc....
With that said, I dont believe that Black people are actually more religious than others. I just think that the way we "do church" is distinct and our "outspokeness" about God is in line with our collective outspokeness as a group. (I know that this is partially a sterotype but we cannot deny that a large portion of our "race" tend to be more demonstrative, loud, and given to emotional repsonses-good and bad.) So my explanation above is more in referance to maybe why religious activity/belief is expected in our culture moreso than in other cultures.
Did that make any sense? lol
With that said, I dont believe that Black people are actually more religious than others. I just think that the way we "do church" is distinct and our "outspokeness" about God is in line with our collective outspokeness as a group. (I know that this is partially a sterotype but we cannot deny that a large portion of our "race" tend to be more demonstrative, loud, and given to emotional repsonses-good and bad.) So my explanation above is more in referance to maybe why religious activity/belief is expected in our culture moreso than in other cultures.
Did that make any sense? lol
Prudent1
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^^^ Yes, circumstances usually drive us to a religion but it's only when one develops a personal relationship with God that a lasting bond that transcends any particular religion, is formed. Otherwise, when circumstances (ie life happens) change or conflicts arise ppl go in search of the next 'religion'. It's kinda like the difference between falling in love and actually loving. That's human nature but a relationship with Jesus gradually replaces the human nature with his nature.
So, when you have a relationship with Jesus, b/c it works and is the answer to all of life's questions, you are obligated as a responsible loving parent/ person to share w/ ppl. It's downright callous to see ppl suffering and know you can help and just do nothing
erplexed. Besides, for the believer passing biblical knowledge is backed up scriptually also.
So, when you have a relationship with Jesus, b/c it works and is the answer to all of life's questions, you are obligated as a responsible loving parent/ person to share w/ ppl. It's downright callous to see ppl suffering and know you can help and just do nothing
erplexed. Besides, for the believer passing biblical knowledge is backed up scriptually also.
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LifeafterLHCF
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I can only speculate but I believe due to the oppression blacks have suffered collectively many have clung to faith.And so many in the faith feel that if one goes to church they are saved and holy thus better.Because we all are trying to get out benz's from the sky and get what the devil stole from us.I really wish AA would dig deeper not all but some who for me have made me never ever want to step in a church at all.
Guitarhero
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Belief in the Creator stems from African heritage and into the oldest people. It was largely reshaped (for the most part as most W. Africans in slavery weren't christians) to reflect the Euro-centered vision on G-d (and we all know the fake reality of slavers/economics/social evils) and our supposed place in this world.
I'd suggest: http://divinity.duke.edu/initiatives-centers/black-church-studies/stony-roads/god-america as well as any books recommended in that lecture.
I'd suggest: http://divinity.duke.edu/initiatives-centers/black-church-studies/stony-roads/god-america as well as any books recommended in that lecture.
