What is different in the African American Baptist Tradition?

What would be an ideal response?


In addition to the basic beliefs accepted by the general Baptist tradition, the Baptist church within the African American tradition has been an important means for empowerment in the face of oppression. God is viewed as more powerful than the oppressor and the church has traditionally been a source of group as well as personal empowerment.

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a. human nature b. the mind c. the brain d. human behavior

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In Kierkegaard’s story, the sleeping driver whose wagon is pulled by the horses represents

a. persons who are not actively choosing their direction in life. b. persons who miss out on all of life’s pleasures. c. persons who neglect their duties. d. persons who fail to find fulfillment in social relationships.

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Nihilism is the belief that there are no enduring values on which to build our lives

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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"All As are Bs" is the pattern of

A) a universal generalization. B) a non-universal generalization. C) a specific statement.

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