Rev. Stephen Green on Faith, Justice, and the Liberating Gospel of Jesus
In a world where faith is often weaponized for political gain, Rev. Stephen A. Green offers a powerful vision of community, accountability, and radical love through the liberating gospel of Jesus.A Legacy of Resistance and Resilience
The Black Church has a rich history of resistance and resilience, dating back over 200 years. Rev. Green's own journey to the pulpit began as a child in Orlando, FL, where his father served as a pastor before being elected a bishop in the A.M.E. Church. By the age of 17, Rev. Green accepted his call to preach, but he felt God calling him not just to preach, but also to minister as an activist.
The Liberating Gospel vs. White Christian Nationalism
Rev. Green draws a sharp distinction between following the liberatory gospel of Jesus and the white Christian nationalist ideology that dominates much of today's religious-political discourse. He points out that what we see is white Christian nationalist ideology trying to masquerade as the Jesus of the Gospels, using the same gospel to justify slavery in this country.
The Black Church: A Site of Organizing and Resilience
Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral, where Rev. Green serves as senior pastor, is a site of organizing and resilience. The church celebrates 192 years of service this year and has served as a space for civic engagement and community training.
Rev. Stephen Green's vision of faith-based organizing, the liberating gospel, and the Black Church's legacy of resistance and resilience is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, accountability, and radical love in our world today.
