Can Christians Be Faithful and Not Harmful?
At the end of July, Beyoncé released her musical film and visual album, “ Black is King ”. It was a showcase of Black artistry and talent, highlighting the culture and heritage of Africa and the diaspora. Given the current and ongoing political/racial climate, it was an ode to and celebration of Blackness being revered and commemorated in film while racial tensions are erupting throughout the country. Among the plethora of online debates surrounding BiK, discussions about African spirituality and its alleged connection to witchcraft caught my eye. There were tons and tons of blogs and social media posts defending the legitimacy of African religions and spiritual practices. The information was intriguing to say the least, I mean, it was super interesting! But what really piqued my interest were those who self-identified as Christians criticizing other Christians who were vocal about their disappointment in the overt use of (and seemingly idolization) of other deities within the film. Th...