The Black Practice of Disbelief by Anthony Pinn - 9780807045220

Name: The Black Practice of Disbelief by Anthony Pinn - 9780807045220
Brand: Beacon Press

Beacon Press

A short introduction to Black Humanism: its history, its present, and the rich cultural sensibilities that infuse it\nIn the United States, to be a Black American is to be a Black Christian. And there\u2019s something to this assumption in that the vast majority of African Americans are Christian. However, in recent years a growing number of African Americans have said they claim no particular religious affiliation\u2014they are Black \u201Cnones.\u201D And of these Black \u201Cnones,\u201D the most public and vocal are those who claim to be humanists.\nWhat does it mean to be a Black humanist? What do Black humanist believe, and what do they do? This slim volume answers these questions. Animated by 6 central principles, and discussed in terms of its history, practices, formations, and community rituals, this book argues\n\nThe Black Practice of Disbelief\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\n;