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  2. Black theology - Wikipedia

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    Black theology contends that dominant cultures have corrupted Christianity, and the result is a mainstream faith-based empire that serves its own interests, not God's interests. Black theology asks whose side should God be on – the side of the oppressed or the side of the oppressors.

  3. Religion of Black Americans - Wikipedia

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    Black Americans are more religious than the U.S. population as a whole. About 97% of adult Black Americans believe in God or a higher power (compared to 90% of American adults generally), 59% consider religion "very important" in their lives, and 54% consider belief in God necessary to be moral and have good values. [6]

  4. Hoodoo (spirituality) - Wikipedia

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    In Hoodoo, objects struck by lightning hold great power. However, Shango and other African deity names were lost during slavery. Therefore, the name Shango does not exist in Hoodoo; it is simply the name "the thunder god." Enslaved and free Black people in New York were known among whites in the area to take an oath to thunder and lightning.

  5. Black existentialism - Wikipedia

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    Black existentialism or Africana critical theory is a school of thought that "critiques domination and affirms the empowerment of Black people in the world". [1] Although it shares a word with existentialism and that philosophy's concerns with existence and meaning in life, Black existentialism is "is predicated on the liberation of all Black people in the world from oppression". [1]

  6. The Fire Next Time - Wikipedia

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    The first essay, written in the form of a letter to Baldwin's 14-year-old nephew, discusses the central role of race in American history.The second essay, which takes up the majority of the book, deals with the relations between race and religion, focusing in particular on Baldwin's experiences with the Christian church as a youth, as well as the Nation of Islam's ideals and influence in Harlem.

  7. Here's What the Black History Month Colors Are and What They Mean

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    When you see posters and graphics related to Black History Month, chances are you'll see them designed with the same four colors: red, black, green, and gold.

  8. Is Seeing a Spider a Good Omen? What To Know About the ... - AOL

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    Related: What Is the Spiritual Meaning of Seeing a Bald Eagle? 4 Spiritual Meanings of Spiders 1. Destiny. Again, spiders are seen as "weavers of fate." 2. Destruction.

  9. Black people and temple and priesthood policies in the Church ...

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    During this time, leaders in Mormonism's largest denomination—the LDS Church—taught that the restriction came from God and many leaders gave several race-based explanations for the ban, including a curse on Cain and his descendants, Ham's marriage to Egyptus, a curse on the descendants of Canaan, and that Black people were less valiant in ...