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<\/span><\/span>Here are the top five posts from Rhetoric Race and Religion this week. To contribute to R3, click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/span><\/span>
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The Forgotten Preacher: Bishop Henry McNeal Turner<\/a><\/span>

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Henry McNeal Turner, the first black chaplain in the Union Army and one of the most prominent religious and political leaders of Civil War era black America, was born a free black on Feb. 1, 1834, in New Berry Court House, S.C. Turner was the oldest child of Hardy Turner and Sarah Greer Turner, and while we do not know much about Turner\u2019s other siblings, we do know that Turner\u2019s father died while he was still young. Even though born as a free person, Turner still experienced the harsh reality of prejudice and racism; he worked in cotton fields alongside enslaved people as well as in a blacksmith shop under some of the harshest overseers.<\/span>
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New Book: Courage Under Fire: Guarding the Romantic Flame from Life\u2019s Fiery Issues<\/a><\/span>
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Rev. Dr. Eugene Gibson, Senior Pastor at the\u00a0Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church<\/a>\u00a0in Memphis, Tennessee, has published his first book,\u00a0Courage Under Fire<\/i>. The book is a collection of inspiring messages that will help those in married and single relationships guard the romantic flame against the fiery issues of life. Focusing on God\u2019s power of love and healing, this collection of sermons will help people endure and overcome life\u2019s toughest challenges. When people speak about keeping the flame of a couple\u2019s relationship lit, hardly ever do they discuss the fires of life. No one mentions the fact that the flames of hurt, pain, heartbreak, addiction, pornography, infidelity, baby mama drama, illness, and the like are smoldering close by.<\/span>
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Is The #BlackChurch Ready for the #PreachersofLA?-Pt.2<\/a><\/span>
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Needless to say, it was a bit awkward to see such a wordsmith as Bishop Noel Jones apparently forget that \u201cno\u201d is both a complete sentence and a viable option when it comes to his zealous female fans. But there were other challenges I had with the pilot episode as well. Bishop McClendon\u2019s exegesis of 3 John 1:2 stands out in particular, as well as the subtle suggestion that having expensive material possessions is an indicator of God\u2019s favor. The pilot episode showcased a discussion among the preachers about whether their messages could be construed as \u201cprosperity preaching\u201d and whether or not they should ask for honorariums up front. This conversation took place in the \u201cman cave\u201d (the man cave is actually the former home of Bishop Ron Gibson and his wife LaVette, who have apparently outgrown the place. It is now the meeting space for the preachers to discuss their issues). I am not a fan of the prosperity message, or any message, where God\u2019s favor falls in one direction. Show me a church where\u00a0everybody<\/i>\u00a0has a Bentley and a private jet, and then we can talk about it. I do not believe that wealth is the measuring stick of God\u2019s blessings, favor, or presence in a believer\u2019s life. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
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Is The #BlackChurch Ready for the #PreachersofLA?-Pt.1<\/a><\/span>
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Just a quick temperature taking of my social media portals confirmed what I suspected would happen when the Oxygen Network\u2019s new reality show,\u00a0<\/span>Preachers of<\/i>\u00a0<\/span>LA<\/i>\u00a0<\/span>made its debut: there would be some very strong opinions about this show. You cannot have a reality show about Black male preachers with a Pentecostal<\/a> feel and flair without also triggering a flurry of comments ranging from \u201cI am too dignified to watch it\u201d to \u201cthey are corrupting the Gospel message and shaming the church\u201d and everything in between. I knew there would be some who would be quick to pull out the game board and pieces for the very popular game some Black believers play called \u201cI\u2019m a Better Christian Than You.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Ja Rule On Finding God At Hillsong Church<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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