At the core of African American religion's response to social
inequalities has been a symbiotic relationship between
socio-political activism and spiritual restoration. Drawing on
archival material and ethnographic fieldwork with African American
Spiritual Churches in the USA, this book examines how their
spiritual and social work can shed light on the interplay between
corporate activism and individual spirituality. This book traces
the development of this "politico-spiritual" approach to injustice
from the beginning of the twentieth century through the opening
decade of the twenty-first century, using the work of African
American Spiritual Churches as a lens through which to observe its
progression. Addressing subjects such as spiritual healing, support
of the homeless, gender equality and the aftermath of hurricane
Katrina, it demonstrates that these communities are clearly
motivated by the dual concerns of the soul and the community. This
study diversifies our understanding of the African American
religious landscape, highlighting an approach to social injustice
that conjoins both political and spiritual transformations. As
such, it will be of significant interest to scholars of religious
studies, African American studies and politics.
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