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James Cone, Martin and Malcolm and America
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Develops question Davita: how can religion (Judaism) teach and deny justice at the same time? What should she do in response? Can she remain practicing, does she have to leave, or does she form a middle way? Martin and Malcolm: how does religion provide solutions to racism? How do they (esp. Malcolm) critique Christian racism?
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James Cone (b. 1938) “Father” of black liberation theology Educated in and by white theologians, but developed a distinctive black theology Looks at (black) experience as starting and ending point Believes God is fundamentally against oppression; Jesus came to liberate people both on earth and for heaven Theology must lead to better practice and actions
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Martin and Malcolm and America Written 1991 How might it be updated for 2008? How have Martin and Malcolm been remembered since the late 1960s? Thesis: people think of MLK and Malcolm as opposites, but their perspectives began to converge by the time of their deaths Cone: the two perspectives need each other
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Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-68) Upbringing Family Church Experiences with racism Education “Integrationist”
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Malcolm X (1925-65) Upbringing Family Religion Experiences with racism Education Why the Nation of Islam? “Separatist”/nationalist
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