Black church Quote by Sikivu Hutchinson in Moral Combat Black Atheists Gender Politics and the Values Wars
![“[T]he Black Church's inflexibility on same-sex marriage and homophobia continues to imperil the moral health and social capital of communities of color. It is for this reason that the Black Church has become largely irrelevant as a social justice organizer in the post-Jim Crow era. Consequently…” quote by Sikivu Hutchinson in Moral Combat Black Atheists Gender Politics and the Values Wars](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/019/sikivu-hutchinson-in-moral-com_black-church_t-he-black-church-s-inflexibility-on-sam_2619301.jpg)
““[T]he Black Church's inflexibility on same-sex marriage and homophobia continues to imperil the moral health and social capital of communities of color. It is for this reason that the Black Church has become largely irrelevant as a social justice organizer in the post-Jim Crow era. Consequently, secular humanists of color have an opportunity to enter the breach.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Moral Combat: Atheists Gender Politics and the Values Wars by Sikivu Hutchinson, 2020
The Black Church’s rigid stance on LGBTQ issues harms its moral influence, making it less relevant for social justice, opening space for secular activists.
In simple terms: Rigid church views on LGBTQ rights reduce its social impact.
Key Takeaway
Support inclusive values.
Themes
religion
LGBTQ rights
social justice
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
activist
analytical
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- faith leadership
- policy advocacy
- education
Key Concepts
theology
political activism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can secular voices responsibly fill the gap?
- What steps can faith communities take toward inclusivity?
A Different Perspective
Change within institutions can be slow and contested.
