African Americans all around the United States participate in various religious practices. Black religion refers to spiritual practices based on the belief of the African American individual. It is believed that Black religion, “forms the foundation of their community life.” Majority of African Americans were active in Baptist and Methodist churches during the 1780’s. Black religion multiplied for many years until the majority of Black people participated in religious practices. Before then, African Americans were barely involved in organized churches. Black religion began during slavery years. Slaves relied on their churches. Practicing religion was an opportunity to seek relief from depressing emotions caused by triumph and harsh experiences …show more content…
“In essence, the term "the Black Church" is a misnomer.” It is an inaccurate name because it implies that all of the churches in the African American community are the same. Each church in the black community has different strategies of teaching. Depending on the region the church is located, depends on the difference in the church. "Methodist and Baptist denominations were separate church organizations based upon distinctions of color and what were considered standards of civilized …show more content…
“In 1908, The Christian Index published the "Colored Methodist Bishops' Appeal to White America-1908.” The purpose of the appeal was a peace bond. They wanted the violence against blacks to stop. The church was a place for politics as well. “Although they were denied the right to vote in the American community, within their churches, especially the Methodist Churches, they could vote and engage in electing their officers.” Black people saw the church as an environment that was free of distress and racism. Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement were led by the church. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the powerful pastors who led the Civil Rights Movement. Some churches declined involvement in politics during the Civil Rights Movement. The churches that were involved put together rallies and protests to support the Civil Rights Movement. They marched and taught Christianity while symbolizing