Why read Divided by Faith?

Book cover of Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America (Revised)

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In recent years, the leaders of the American evangelical movement have brought their characteristic passion to the problem of race, notably in the Promise Keepers movement and in reconciliation theology. But the authors of this provocative new study reveal that despite their good intentions, evangelicals may actually be preserving America's…

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1 author picked Divided by Faith as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Mae Elise Cannon

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Even if you are not a person of faith, evangelicalism in America has caused great division. Thus, understanding how conservative Christianity looks differently in white and Black communities is a good place to start being introduced to issues of race and justice. Many leaders in the church say Divided by Faith is the next most influential book for them—next to the Bible!

From Mae's list on justice that you don’t need a PhD to understand.