Before I say what I was going to say... let me not pre-judge you.
Let me first ask the question...
Did you watch the video and see/hear the things that cone said about Black Liberation Theology and what it is?
No. When I first heard of the Black Theology Issue I did my own research on it's history and theological beliefs and formulated my own opinion on what I call the, "Theology Proper".
I think some of the articles and videos available spin the issue. For example, I could take a video into the most rabid fundamentalist Apostolic church and record the things they preach, teach, and say and imply that the entire Apostolic Movement is that way. Words are often full of "buzz" and the unwise will allow these "buzz" words to charge them emotionally. I know that if I watched the video I'd hear these recorded "buzz" words and my emotional makeup would cause me to revolt in disgust and view the theology negatively. Knowing this...I know I would be being emotionally manipulated. Therefore I avoid it and base my opinion entirely on what my studies have shown about Black Liberation Theology proper, instead of listening to the words of the few who are on the extreme side of this school of theology.
I believe most black people will agree that in the vast majority of black churches, even those who value Black Liberation Theology, this kind of racially charged and hateful presentation never seen.
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"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 (English Standard Version)
No. When I first heard of the Black Theology Issue I did my own research on it's history and theological beliefs and formulated my own opinion on what I call the, "Theology Proper".
I think some of the articles and videos available spin the issue. For example, I could take a video into the most rabid fundamentalist Apostolic church and record the things they preach, teach, and say and imply that the entire Apostolic Movement is that way. Words are often full of "buzz" and the unwise will allow these "buzz" words to charge them emotionally. I know that if I watched the video I'd hear these recorded "buzz" words and my emotional makeup would cause me to revolt in disgust and view the theology negatively. Knowing this...I know I would be being emotionally manipulated. Therefore I avoid it and base my opinion entirely on what my studies have shown about Black Liberation Theology proper, instead of listening to the words of the few who are on the extreme side of this school of theology.
I believe most black people will agree that in the vast majority of black churches, even those who value Black Liberation Theology, this kind of racially charged and hateful presentation never seen.
We would all be better off if people just ignored the radically extreme fringes of any issue and did not give them a national platform...but I guess that just makes for good television.
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There are no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, Chuck Norris lives in Houston.
Either the United States will destroy ignorance, or ignorance will destroy the United States. – W.E.B. DuBois
Let’s compare this to Dominionist Theology, also known as Christian Reconstructionist Theology. Those who are Dominionists believe that the Church should take dominion in every aspect of life, especially the political sphere. They envision a Constitutional Theocracy where our nations’ laws are based upon the Laws of the Old Testament. Some Christian Reconstructionists would advocate the death penalty for adultery, homosexuality, and incorrigible children. Many of these Reconstructionists are rather vocal about this or upfront about this in their writings. Other Reconstructionists might believe in basing America’s laws on principles embodied in the OT Law, however, these Reconstructionists wouldn’t advocate the death penalty for such offenses. They envision a degree of social rejection on the private level that would influence the government as a Christian people votes for their leaders. No need for a death penalty for sin….sin will simply be publicly shamed.
A Reconstructionist may indeed attend a church teaching Dominionism where the pastor preaches the more radical form…however, the Reconstructionist him or herself may personally hold views that are modeled after the more moderate position. Obviously we can’t count every Reconstructionist as a radical who would execute sinners. Also we cannot judge a Christian Reconstructionist based on the church he or she attends, for they may not be as radical as their pastor.
I hope this makes some sense.
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"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 (English Standard Version)
We would all be better off if people just ignored the radically extreme fringes of any issue and did not give them a national platform...but I guess that just makes for good television.
Amen.
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"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 (English Standard Version)
Here is thing racism wheter it's White Supremacy,Black Supremacy,Radical Zionism or what ever guise it is in,is sin.
By one blood God made many nations,racial supremacy is not a Biblical idea.
In God's eyes all people groups are the same.
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People who are always looking for fault,can find it easily all they have to do,is look into their mirror.
There they can find plenty of fault.
Therefore I avoid it and base my opinion entirely on what my studies have shown about Black Liberation Theology proper, instead of listening to the words of the few who are on the extreme side of this school of theology. 
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