The defects of the Negro church by Orishatukeh Faduma
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"The Defects of the Negro Church" by Orishatukeh Faduma is a critical essay published as part of the American Negro Academy's Occasional Papers series in the early 20th century. The book examines various shortcomings within the Negro church, aiming to identify and address these issues rather than providing an exhaustive critique. Faduma's work likely reflects the socio-religious context of African American communities during this period, addressing themes of spirituality and cultural identity
within the African diaspora. In this thought-provoking examination, Faduma articulates several key defects of the Negro church, including a focus on outward expressions of faith rather than nurturing an authentic, inward spiritual life. He emphasizes the neglect of rural communities and the need for educated ministers to lead effectively. Additionally, he critiques the excessive emotionalism prevalent in worship, arguing for a balance between emotion and rational thought in religious practice. Throughout the text, Faduma expresses hope for reform, urging the church to cultivate deeper spiritual significance, foster better education among its leaders, and adopt a more holistic approach to ministry and community outreach. His call for improvement aims to elevate the church's role in society and better serve its congregation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Faduma, Orishatukeh, -1946 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08018148 |
| Title | The defects of the Negro church |
| Series Title | The American Negro Academy. Occasional papers no. 10 |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | African American churches |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31261 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31261-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 368 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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