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Finding Soul Brothers: Dismantling Black Christian Racialism

Pamela G. Wilson

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About the Book
In Finding Soul Brothers: Dismantling Black Christian Racialism, former journalist Pamela G. Wilson challenges fellow African-American Christians to depart from longstanding social and political patterns based on race. Instead, she argues, they should assume a faith-based agenda, which would more closely align with their spiritual beliefs. Though African-Americans are the demographic most likely to be involved in “religious” beliefs and practices, studies indicate that only one percent of African-Americans have practical views and actions that align with the Bible. This book shows the reader how to reconcile contradictions in spiritual beliefs and practical decisions. It will also help all Christian leaders build unity within the church.
About the Author

Pamela G. Wilson is a born-again Christian who, for the past 20 years, has worked as a newspaper reporter and public relations professional. When Ms. Wilson accepted Jesus Christ, she began a metamorphosis that led to a transformation in her spiritual, social and moral viewpoints. Ms. Wilson holds a Bachelors of Art degree in Journalism from Georgia State University. She resides in Metro Atlanta with her husband, Terrence Wilson.

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Finding Soul Brothers
This book is about being Black and Christian, and the unique choices and decisions associated with this dual distinction. Black Christians are often faced with the difficult choice between traditional positions on race and the biblically driven tenets of their faith.


The dilemma is that many Black Christians are unsure where to place their allegiance, especially politically and socially. They staunchly believe in the Bible, but they are reluctant to depart from racial agendas that have historically advanced them and their parents and still open doors today.


For some, it means choosing between supporting issues of social equality and affirmative action, which have long been the focus of Black Christians; or focusing on spiritual authority, family values, and morality, which traditionally have been more associated with conservative white Christians.


Many Blacks know from experience that if they take a strong biblical stand or if they fail to pursue causes solely from a racial position, they will be labeled race traitors, Uncle Toms, or sellouts. Consequently, they feel compelled to continue fighting certain civil rights battles, even though their spiritual beliefs point toward different priorities.

They are, therefore, stuck in a racial holding pattern and wear a cross that is burdened with the badges of racial victimization.

 

This race-focused mindset is defined as “racialism”, which differs from “racism” (aversion to another race). While most Black Christians do not engage in racism, many do practice racialism; which, of course, is contrary to the Bible. Jesus Himself stated that faith - not race - should be our focus and the foundation of unity.

           
Why Soul Brothers?
Back in the seventies one of the strongest symbols of Black unity was a sub-language in which men referred to each other as “soul brother” and “blood,” relating to their common African ancestry. And who can forget the Afro hairstyle, African-printed Dashiki shirt, and the Pan-African flag of red, black and green? These things were part of Blacks’ collective experience and the movement for social equality. And with them came a constant appeal for Black unity.    

             

Today Christian all over the world should be finding soul brothers and sisters – in Christ.

             

Author's website http://findingsoulbrothers.com


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