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Explore the intersection of social justice, Gospel music heritage, and liberation theology in this thought-provoking analysis. Delve into the historical context of spirituals, considering the themes of faith, freedom, and resistance. Reflect on the significance of music in promoting social change and challenging oppressive structures. Are contemporary Gospel artists staying true to their roots of empowerment and advocacy? Dive into a rich dialogue on the role of music in social transformation.
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‘Social Justice and Liberation Theology – has Gospel Music Betrayed its Heritage?’
Be true to your husbands and wives, and obedient to your masters….. The Lord has made all ranks – kings, masters, servants and slaves. God has punished the first Negros by making them slaves, and your conversion will make you free, not from the control of your masters, but simply from your wicket habits and thoughts, and all that makes you dissatisfied with your lot. • (Quoted in G. Simpson, Black Religions in the New World. Columbia University Press, 1978 p. 32.
‘When reminded that the Scriptures teach human beings to be content with the station allotted to them by Providence, and that even slaves are required patiently to submit to their lot, till the Lord in His providence is pleased to change it, Sharpe responded, “If I have done wrong in that, I trust that I shall be forgiven for I cast myself upon the Atonement … I would rather die upon yonder gallows than to live in slavery”.’ • Henry Bleby, Death Struggles of Slavery,
Contextual black theology: postcolonial British black theology
