this is good ,,,,,Why Are Blacks So Religious?,,,,"Blacks are the most religious!" (1690 hits)
This is a common belief among the general Black American population. But is it true? (ARDA) conducted a social survey in 2013 that supported this claim. At least in America. I'd say some Islamic Nations and the Philippines would gives American Blacks a run for their money. Anyway, the poll revealed that 26% of all of those polled actually go to church on a weekly basis. Which I thought was cool. Much less than I thought for some reason. :) Of that 26%, 25.2% of them are whites, 25.4% other and 36.5% black. Small sample size they used but wow, blacks seem to be more religious. There are dozens of other such polls online, google them, and many of them have every similar results.
Now, the question again is, "Why?". I speculate that it goes back to the formation of the early "Black Church". From my studies, the common belief is that slaves were not allowed to read "unauthorized" material. The Bible was fine however, as this book was believed to "civilize" any creature that could learn to read it's contents. As a result, the Black Church was born.
Being that it was rare for blacks to attend white churches, blacks built their own. There, the churches immediately became the center of black communities as it was a place where we could learn to read and write, socialize and feel a sense of belonging. I dare say, it was a place where we could identify with "Massah".
Overtime.. the church became our identity. To be black was to be religious. It was our roots. Where "we" come from. I beg to differ obviously. Our "roots" would have been animism and/or polytheistic beliefs or even no religion at all. But, I understand their point. As far back as most Black Americans can remember, the church was always there. So indeed, black equals "I love Jesus". http://www.masala-skeptic.com/2007/01/why-...
I think the black church teaches this concept of a "saviour".. in religion... instead of a spiritual awareness... I think I've transcended past all of the organized religious school of thought... I follow the Christian teachings... Not necessarily all of the written instructions.. I follow the morals... Gut feelings.. a inner consciousness... And I sit back in meditation and listen... Feel... And think on a higher spiritual fulfillment.
you are in your african spirituality !
Sunday, September 21st 2014 at 5:04PM
DAVID JOHNSON
Say what... D... Have I found my African ancestors ways of worship? I always said I didn't subscribe to organized religion... But if it weren't for the lessons of Jesus.. I would not have searched deep for Horus ....Ra Amen