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I learn the most from people’s personal stories. Thank you!

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Very thoughtful analysis. Thank you.

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Are there any books from black authors that discuss religious trauma through the use of religion as a means to control others economically and mentally?

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Do any black authors discuss religious trauma through using spirituality as a weapon for mental enslavement?

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Excellent post, Diamond-Michael!

During difficult times, I've probably forwarded this classic video of the Detroit Mass Choir to friends (or put it on Facebook) 100 times over the years... and that's a conservative estimate. (I was a church music director in metro-Atlanta for 30+ years.)

I confess that I clicked on the article mostly because I saw bell hooks' name, but I found even more information than I expected. I'm intrigued that you attended Shiloh Baptist Church and St. Catherine's Catholic Grade School. I'm guessing there are some stories there...

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