how racial discrimination shapes religious convictions Shelton, Jason E. creator Emerson, Michael O. 1965- text bibliography Electronic books. nyu New York New York University Press c2012 2012 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xi, 279 p.) Why do African Americans pray so often? -- So rooted a past: slavery and African American Protestant religious tradition -- The Apostles' creed: racial similarities in commitments to core Christian tenets -- Learning and burning: racial differences in "academic" versus "experiential" models of Christianity -- Religious convictions: everyday faith-based actions and beliefs -- Shaded morality: not so Black and White -- Far-reaching faith: evidence of an inclusive religious doctrine -- Reconciling the race problem: identity politics and the gulf between Black and White Protestants. Jason E. Shelton and Michael O. Emerson. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- African Americans Religion Race discrimination Religious aspects Christianity Race discrimination United States Black theology Protestant churches United States Doctrines Faith RELIGION / Christianity / Protestant BR563.N4 S49 2012 280/.408900973 (DLC) 2012016651 0814722776 (electronic bk.) 9780814722770 (electronic bk.) http://public.eblib.com/EBLPublic/PublicView.do?ptiID=865372 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=500251 http://public.eblib.com/EBLPublic/PublicView.do?ptiID=865372 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=500251 YDXCP 121014 20200709055631.0 ocn813004997