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In reply to the discussion: A Baptist church in Birmingham, Alabama, is capturing national attention for putting up a sign that [View all]Prosper
(761 posts)3. Only bad thing
is Trumps revenge squad will probably be all over the Church trying to ruin the church.
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A Baptist church in Birmingham, Alabama, is capturing national attention for putting up a sign that [View all]
Demovictory9
Aug 2019
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Southern Baptist churches were the main drivers of Southern Paternalism (justifying slavery).
TheBlackAdder
Aug 2019
#26
Incorrect. Slaves in the South were not afforded church until after the Slave Uprisings.
TheBlackAdder
Sep 2019
#40
Sorry, I was staying on topic. I know there are many Black Baptist churches, which I find odd
TheBlackAdder
Sep 2019
#42
Different form of slavery, making people beholden to anyone who wants to run and fleece a flock.
TheBlackAdder
Sep 2019
#50
To be on the safe side, they may want to meet somewhere else for a while, until the Klan forgets!
Judi Lynn
Aug 2019
#4
During Bush II reign, a CA church was investigated because it advocated vs him
bobbieinok
Aug 2019
#28
But no govt investigations, I bet. IIRC, the CA church was investigated by the govt.
bobbieinok
Sep 2019
#38
This is the same pastor who put up the sign that said "Black folks need to stay out of white
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2019
#15
Never trust a preacher who tells you how to vote. Never trust a politician who tells you how to pray
Midnight Writer
Sep 2019
#31