church and faith

“Fix Me” Is The New Black

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The black community is spending a lot of its time watching "fixers" on television. Has that triggered an inner longing we all have? Read more

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A Wake Up Call for Gospel Artists

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The excessive commercialization of Gospel Music has threatened a genre that has significantly impacted the African American community for decades. The solution? Read more

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Charles Ramsey: The Unlikely Hero

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Charles Ramsey didn’t wake up thinking he’d become an unlikely hero. What do his interview comments say about race relations? Read more

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When Rights Go Left

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OPINION: For years, African-American ministers have been decrying the public shift in opinion over same sex marriage. But it’s partially our fault. Read more

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Rethinking Sacrifice

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Through the lens of the cross, Rev. Toby Sanders invites us to reimagine what a healthy notion of sacrifice would mean for our vocations and our communities Read more

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Porn In The Pews

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Pornography is a widespread yet overlooked problem in black churches. To address it fruitfully, our response needs to recognize that sex addiction is both a sin and a disease needing proper treatment. Read more

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Why African-Americans Need A “Big God” Theology

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To address the manifold ills that plague African-American communities, we need to recover a more expansive view of God’s glory and purposes in the world. Read more

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Why I Hate The Term First Lady/Gentleman

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In adopting the term First Lady or First Gentleman, the Black church may be in danger of creating a hierarchical structure that is unbiblical. Read more

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Black Samson and White Women on the History Channel

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In portraying the biblical story of Samson, the History Channel offers viewers a modern day Mandingo fairy tale that reinforces racial stereotypes. Read more

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Gospel Throwback: Andrae Crouch, “Perfect Peace”

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Part three of The Gospel Throwback, a three-part series examining the emergence of contemporary Gospel music. Read more

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