An End to This Strife: The Politics of Gender in African American Churches

Williams's important work argues that taking the New Testament and particularly Galatians 3:28 seriously should lead black churches to challenge sexism and racism not only in society at large but also in African American churches and denominational bodies. By addressing oppressive practices in African American and other churches, they remain true to the liberation principle of the Biblethe equality of all people before Godwhich has been used effectively by black churches.

His argument unfold...