I Shall Not Be Moved

by Terriel Byrd

Overview

This work examines the ongoing perceptions and ill-conceived notions of both Black and White Christians, as it relates to tradition and familial worship habits, the understanding of sacred and secular domains, and the role that color and culture play in the separation of religious worshippers. I Shall Not Be Moved challenges the reader to examine the issue presented based upon a biblical mandate for unity, reconciliation, and love within the body of Christ. Taking into consideration today's multiethnic, multiracial, and otherwise diverse national demographics the church still exist primarily along the color and cultural divide. This divide is deeply rooted in American religious history, culture and tradition. Ultimately, the question Professor Terriel R. Byrd seeks to answer in this work is: Does this separation hinder the Christian teachings of inclusion and unity?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781955177238
Publisher:	Primix Publishing
Publication date:	07/28/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	122
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Terriel R. Byrd is Associate Professor of Religion and director of Urban Ministries Studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He has more than eighteen years' experience as a senior pastor and has served as campus minister at two universities in Ohio.

Table of Contents

Introduction     V
The Emergence of the Church and its Place in American Society     1
The Role of the Black Church in a Fragmented Society     10
The American Family, Church Tradition and Theology     14
Sacred, Secular, or Merely Sinful     21
The High Cost of Reconciliation     27
The Fanciful Interplay of Color and Culture     34
The Layers of Meaning Found in Religious Worldviews     42
The 21st Century Church: A Covenant Community     50
Changed Attitudes: Transformed Church     56
A Final Word on the Theology of Integration     61
Group Discussion Questions     65
Bibliography     69
Index     73