Top 10 Reasons Why Black and Native Americans Should Critically Evaluate Joining the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Top 10 Reasons Why Black and Native Americans Should Critically Evaluate Joining the Seventh-day Adventist Church

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: JC Fotografia / Shutterstock.com The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, founded in the mid-19th century, has grown into a global denomination known for its emphasis on the Sabbath, health practices, and eschatology. However, its historical relationship with Black and Native American communities is fraught with contradictions, discrimination, and cultural […]

Top 10 Reasons Why Blacks and Native Americans Have Historically Criticized the Northern Baptist Church

Top 10 Reasons Why Blacks and Native Americans Have Historically Criticized the Northern Baptist Church

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: imagesef / Shutterstock.com The Northern Baptist Church, now known as the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), has a complex history concerning race relations and its interactions with Black and Native American communities. While the denomination has made significant strides toward inclusivity and social justice, certain historical actions and […]