The book is divided into three main parts:ĭiscussions on the unique context for urban apologetics so that you can better understand the cultural arguments against Christianity among the Black community.ĭetailed information on cults, religious groups, and ethnic identity groups that many urban evangelists encounter-such as the Nation of Islam, Kemetic spirituality, African mysticism, Hebrew Israelites, Black nationalism, and atheism.

Eric Mason and featuring a top-notch lineup of contributors, Urban Apologetics is the first book focused entirely on cults, religious groups, and ethnocentric ideologies prevalent in the black community. Many young African Americans are disinterested in Christianity and others are leaving the church in search of what these false religious ideas appear to offer, a spirituality more indigenous to their history and ethnicity.Įdited by Dr. Revisionist history, conspiracy theories, and misinformation about Jesus and Christianity are the order of the day. These ideologies have grown and developed deep traction in the black community and beyond. While many have found meaning and restoration of dignity in the black church, others have found it in ethnocentric socioreligious groups and philosophies. Urban Apologetics examines the legitimate issues that Black communities have with Western Christianity and shows how the gospel of Jesus Christ-rather than popular, socioreligious alternatives-restores our identity.Īfrican Americans have long confronted the challenge of dignity destruction caused by white supremacy. He is a black theologian that needs to be heard throughout the Church today.Urban Apologetics equips pastors, churches, and everyday believers to engage, understand, and love African Americans who are involved in ethnocentric ideologies and black mystery cults. ► Listen on Apple: Visit ChurchLeaders Website: Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: Įrica Mason's commentary on the Black church and restoring dignity in urban communities is powerful and prophetic.

Eric Mason joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share the biggest obstacles preventing the Black community from accepting Christianity and how pastors who are not in urban contexts can support those who are.

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