"Homophobia in the Black Church: How Faith, Politics, and Fear Divide the Black Community" explores the various reasons for the Black Church's aversion--and the general black cultural inflexibility--toward homosexuality, same-sex marriage, and acceptance of the LGBT community. It connects black cultural resistance toward homosexuality to politics, faith, and fear; follows the trail of faith-based funding to the pulpit of black mega-churches; and spotlights how members of the black clergy have sacrificed black LGBTQ Christians for personal and political advancement.
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"Homophobia in the Black Church: How Faith, Politics, and Fear Divide the Black Community" explores the various reasons for the Black Church's aver...
Since the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, federal employees--unlike any other segment of the American worker--have dealt with the reality that their workplaces are potential targets. Additionally, this workforce deals with public scrutiny and a prevailing opinion that federal employees are obsolete and inept. This unprecedented study attempts to dispel ill-informed speculation about our nation's civil servants by providing a thorough examination of the differences--and similarities--between the private and federal employment sectors.
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Since the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, federal employees--unlike any other segment of the American w...