During Reconstruction, the black church was the center of the community, delivering messages of hope for a better future and boosting the morale for a people that had little to be happy about.  In the years of the civil rights struggle, we saw the church become more assertive about social and political injustices, becoming a force within the civil rights movement. 

In both eras, the church was, in many ways, the voice of the Black community.  Can this still be said today?  Many believe the church is fading as the cornerstone and voice of the community.  It has been said that the unity and collective identity that started in the Black church is not as strong as it once was. 


What must the Black Church do in order to regain its relevance in today's society? Share your comments below and engage in the discussion.