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Even before the emergence of the civil rights movement with black churches at its center, African American religion and progressive politics were assumed to be inextricably intertwined. In her revelatory book, Barbara Savage counters this assumption with the story of a highly diversified religious community whose debates over engagement in the struggle for racial equality were as vigorous as they were persistent. Rather than inevitable allies, black churches and political activists have been uneasy and contentious partners.From the 1920s on, some of the best African American mindsW. E. B. Du Bois, Carter G. Woodson, Benjamin Mays, Nannie Helen Burroughs, Mary McLeod Bethune, Charles S. Johnson, and othersargued tirelessly about the churches responsibility in the quest for racial justice. Could they be a liberal force, or would they be a constraint on progress? There was no single, unified black church but rather many churches marked by enormous intellectual, theological, and political differences and independence. Yet, confronted by racial discrimination and poverty, churches were called upon again and again to come together as savior institutions for black communities.The tension between faith and political activism in black churches testifies to the difficult and unpredictable project of coupling religion and politics in the twentieth century. By retrieving the people, the polemics, and the power of the spiritual that animated African American political life, Savage has dramatically demonstrated the challenge to all religious institutions seeking political change in our time.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Your Spirits Walk Beside Us'? A: The main theme of 'Your Spirits Walk Beside Us' is the complex relationship between African American religion, particularly black churches, and progressive politics, emphasizing the historical debates on their roles in the struggle for racial equality.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Barbara Dianne Savage.
- Q: When was 'Your Spirits Walk Beside Us' published? A: 'Your Spirits Walk Beside Us' was published on October 22, 2012.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Your Spirits Walk Beside Us'? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is a reprint edition of the book.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of United States.
- Q: What significant figures are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses significant figures such as W. E. B. Du Bois, Carter G. Woodson, and Mary McLeod Bethune, among others.
- Q: Does the book explore the tension between faith and political activism? A: Yes, the book explores the tension between faith and political activism within black churches, highlighting the challenges of coupling religion and politics.