02419cam a22003133u 4500 31261 UtSlPG 20260610133719.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08018148 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Faduma, Orishatukeh, -1946 The Defects of the Negro Church : The American Negro Academy. Occasional Papers No. 10 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-02-12 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. "The Defects of the Negro Church" by Orishatukeh Faduma is a critical essay published as part of the American Negro Academy's Occasional Papers series in the early 20th century. The book examines various shortcomings within the Negro church, aiming to identify and address these issues rather than providing an exhaustive critique. Faduma's work likely reflects the socio-religious context of African American communities during this period, addressing themes of spirituality and cultural identity within the African diaspora. In this thought-provoking examination, Faduma articulates several key defects of the Negro church, including a focus on outward expressions of faith rather than nurturing an authentic, inward spiritual life. He emphasizes the neglect of rural communities and the need for educated ministers to lead effectively. Additionally, he critiques the excessive emotionalism prevalent in worship, arguing for a balance between emotion and rational thought in religious practice. Throughout the text, Faduma expresses hope for reform, urging the church to cultivate deeper spiritual significance, foster better education among its leaders, and adopt a more holistic approach to ministry and community outreach. His call for improvement aims to elevate the church's role in society and better serve its congregation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified African American churches https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31261 72107 72107