REL-1020 Study Guide - Final Guide: Israelites, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, National Baptist Convention, Usa, Inc.
8 Dec 2016
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
World religions in america the religious world of african americans peter j. paris: african americans came in bondage condemned to a life of misery and suffering. African american spirituality: continued african cultural traditions in america no assimilation of american culture was possible, white owners punished slaves for cultural practices, no conversion to christianity. Spiritual equality could lead to civil equality that would threaten the slave system. Rejection of christianity as it was correlated to the people"s lifestyle: belief of religion. Permeates all dimensions of human life: holding on to religion. Many leaders were associated with moses: harriet tubman, sojourner truth, richard allen, David walker, and frederick douglas: most lasting legacy to america, tell the story of suffering and triumph, endurance and transcendence, of history and eternity. Included spiritual strivings of an oppressed people: faith and hope in god that would free them from bondage like he did with the israelites in egypt. The independent african american church movement: beginnings.
