Howard Thurman's Jesus And The Disinherited

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Howard Thurman's "Jesus and the Disinherited" offers profound insights into how race intersects with religion and spirituality, particularly within the context of the African American experience. Evaluating the claim that racism is the U.S.'s "original sin" in light of Thurman's work involves acknowledging the historical realities of systemic oppression and how they continue to shape society today.

In navigating the current racial climate, both the church as an institution and individuals can draw inspiration from scripture. The biblical call for justice, compassion, and love for our neighbor resonates deeply with the struggle against racism. Scriptures such as Micah 6:8 encourage us to "act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God"
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The assigned textbook for this writing is entitled “Jesus and the Disinherited,” by Howard Thurman. The assignment this week is to read Chapter 4, entitled “Hate,” of the textbook, and write a 1-page reaction paper to the reading assignment. Reflecting on this chapter, Thurman articulately talks about hate, as it identifies with the disinherited (Thurman’s reference to Black people of his day). The entire chapter is filled with excellent points. However, this paper will only discuss a couple. The…

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