Understanding the Black Church: The Dynamics of Change

Douglas and Hopson examine the intricate value system of the black church and the implications of that system in regard to social justice responses. Notwithstanding the various tensions that have been recognized within the black church as social and religious institution, they suggest that it posses...

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Published in:The Journal of religious thought 2000-01, Vol.56/57 (2/1), p.95
Main Authors: Kelly Brown Douglas, Hopson, Ronald E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Black culture
Gays & lesbians
Justice
Religious organizations
Sexuality
Social change
Spirituality
Values
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Summary:Douglas and Hopson examine the intricate value system of the black church and the implications of that system in regard to social justice responses. Notwithstanding the various tensions that have been recognized within the black church as social and religious institution, they suggest that it possesses a fundamentally dichotomous character, which produces any number of tension at any given time but is nevertheless dynamic and conserving. A discussion of the issue of homosexuality that reveals a serious disjunction between core and contingent values is presented.
ISSN:0022-4235
2169-5105