Most who witnessed the sitting president of these United States, sing the spiritual hymn Amazing Grace at Mother Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC, during his eulogy of falling spiritual warrior Rev. Clemmenta Picknecly would probably agree that it was overwhelming. It appeared to stir a feeling of connectively to all who sang along. Including, it is surmised, those around the world that identified with the words, reason and necessity for such a song at that moment in time.
How ironic to sing a song, which was penned by a former white slaveholder, who turned abolitionist. And sing it in the state that was the lynchpin of the civil war.
Clearly, the complexity of the most powerful man in world as he spoke of systemic oppression that has shaped the black experience in the United States opened doors for a boarder discussion regarding his presidential legacy. However, on that day the world saw his humanity, his blackness and christen-centeredness for those who questioned his religious position. Likewise, the world witnessed the power of the black church in America as a collective body of love, mortal righteousness peace and a refuge for all. …show more content…
It showed its ability to love and forgive in the most contentious of times. It also revealed its ability to provide comfort those in need.
Born out a desire to be free from oppression; equally, seeking connection with the creator of all things, and the freedom to worship the creator at will, the church remain the buttress of the black community. Since, its founding for all intent and purposes the church has been the well spring of the
How ironic to sing a song, which was penned by a former white slaveholder, who turned abolitionist. And sing it in the state that was the lynchpin of the civil war.
Clearly, the complexity of the most powerful man in world as he spoke of systemic oppression that has shaped the black experience in the United States opened doors for a boarder discussion regarding his presidential legacy. However, on that day the world saw his humanity, his blackness and christen-centeredness for those who questioned his religious position. Likewise, the world witnessed the power of the black church in America as a collective body of love, mortal righteousness peace and a refuge for all. …show more content…
It showed its ability to love and forgive in the most contentious of times. It also revealed its ability to provide comfort those in need.
Born out a desire to be free from oppression; equally, seeking connection with the creator of all things, and the freedom to worship the creator at will, the church remain the buttress of the black community. Since, its founding for all intent and purposes the church has been the well spring of the