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“Black churches are very powerful forces in the African American community and always have been. Because religion has been that one place where you have an imagination that no one can control. And so, as long as you know that you are a human being and nobody can take that away from you, then God is that reality in your life that enables you to know that.”

Quote by James H. Cone

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James H. Cone is a renowned theologian and writer, best known for his contributions to the field of liberation theology. His work delves into the relationship between race, justice, and theology, profoundly impacting contemporary theological thought. more

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