Economic Ethics & the Black Church
This book examines the relationship between race, religion, and economics within the black church. The book features unheard voices of individuals experiencing economic deprivation and the faith communities who serve as their refuge. Thus, this project ex
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Economic Ethics & the Black Church
Wylin D. Wilson
Economic Ethics & the Black Church
Wylin D. Wilson Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-66347-0 ISBN 978-3-319-66348-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-66348-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017950682 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover credit: Ranplett, Getty Images Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To My Grandparents Olivia Dassie and Wylie Dassie Aggie Bell Lockett and Herman Lockett, Sr.
Acknowledgements
The foundation of every accomplishment is love, nurture, and support of those who walk beside you in the labor of life. I have been blessed to have great souls walk with me—Norbert, thank you for continuous encouragement, and asking tough and probing questions that aided in my intellectual growth. You gave me space to think and write, and your love and support have been a source of strength. Amani, thank you for being pure joy! I love you so much! Erma L. Dassie and Wylie J. Dassie, III—you have been amazing parents. You both taught me what it means to love and live life to the fullest. I am grateful that you both, along with Ma and Pa Wilson provided support, encouragement, and gave me the space to write. Rome, thanks for being a super encourager and for always believing in me. Sister Circle—you ladies have been God’s hands, feet, and spirit in my life. I am ever grateful to Ralph Christy, Liz Bounds, Alton Pollard, Walter Hill, and Dr. Sodeke—you have been phenomenal mentors who, through your example, taught me how to be a compassionate mentor for my own students. Jennifer Hammer, you
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