genealogy of dissent, A
Book Description
In the decades following the Civil War, Southern Baptists emerged as a dominant religious force across the American South. Yet beneath this growing influence, a remarkable tradition of spiritual courage began to take root. David Stricklin reveals how progressive Baptist voices challenged not only their own denominational structures but the very foundations of Southern society itself.
This compelling historical exploration follows the journey of Baptist dissenters who refused to remain comfortable in their faith while injustice flourished around them. Guided by the radical leadership of Walter Nathan Johnson in the early twentieth century, these spiritual rebels transformed their religious convictions into powerful forces for social change. They became civil rights advocates, labor organizers, champions of women's rights, and voices for peace and criminal justice reform.
Their commitment to living out their faith authentically came at tremendous personal cost. Many faced job loss, physical threats, and public character assassination for daring to challenge the status quo. Yet they persisted, creating what Stricklin describes as an active culture of protest within one of America's most traditional religious communities.
A Genealogy of Dissent traces this inspiring lineage of faithful dissent throughout the twentieth century, showing how spiritual conviction can spark profound social transformation. For readers seeking to understand how authentic faith intersects with social justice, this work offers both historical insight and contemporary inspiration for those called to challenge comfortable orthodoxies.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 229 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Southern Baptist Convention
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore History of doctrines
- ✓ Explore Baptists
- ✓ Explore Civil rights
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Civil rights
- ✓ Explore Southern states, religion
- ✓ Explore History
