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Hope in American Babylon - Black Church (Jeremiah 29:11)

Source: Historical reflection82 words

African Americans have lived as exiles in their own country—brought here in chains, denied citizenship, fought for every right. Yet Black churches preached Jeremiah 29:11 with conviction: God has plans to prosper, not harm; to give hope and future. This wasn't naive optimism—it was defiant faith. Despite evidence to the contrary, they trusted God's promise. And over centuries, they built institutions, won rights, produced leaders. "Hope and future" wasn't automatic—it was claimed, fought for, and partially realized. The promise sustains the struggle.

Topics & Themes

exilehopedefiancestruggleBlack Church

Scripture References

Jeremiah 29:11

Emotional Tone

hopetrustconviction

Audience

adults

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