Del, HK74, I think you both touch on aspects of the same point. IMO, there is always a place for social advocacy in the black church (particularly w/ the history we've had in THESE United States) but its primary focus ought always to be spiritual salvation and teaching folks how to live Godly, liberated and peaceful lives while they're here.
I sometimes wonder, however, do we really know in whom we believe? Our churches are full -- and hyped -- on Sunday mornings but check the House come Bible study. Where are we? How are we learning, and encouraging each other, to stand peacably amid adversity?
As was said at my church yesterday, it's pretty easy to do the Christian-thing Sunday at 11 a.m. But the real test comes in what we do after we say "Amen."
II Timothy 2:15
p.s. D998...how long I gotta wait for my CD, Ms. Songbird? Don't make me share the "American Idol" demo on GC for all the people
