HeyJaredThe Church, The Court & The Culture
Join me as we explore the intersections of law, religion, and race in America—while keeping an eye on church news and the cultural pulse. Because justice isn’t just in the courtroom—it’s in the church pews, the group chat, and the headlines. palookesworld.substack.com
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Is the American Church Perpetuating a New Form of Colonization? (opens the original)
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What if some multicultural churches are less about diversity and more about assimilation? What happens when biblical texts are used to support military action, one person claims the right to vote for an entire household, and faith becomes a public performance at 30,000 feet? This week, we're talking about religion, power, culture, and who gets to define faith in America. The Church, The Court & The Culture is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider beco
How Do the Recent Supreme Court Cases Affect Black People and What Can We Do? (opens the original)
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This week’s episode is a special discussion I had with my father, Attorney and Pastor, Jerry Girley. We discuss some of the Supreme Court’s recent cases like birthright citizenship (Trump v. Barbara) and the Voting Rights Act (Louisiana v. Callais), and breakdown what they mean for Black people. We also discuss what we can do to combat the erosion of civil rights. Get full access to The Church, The Court & The Culture at palookesworld.substack.com/subscribe
Is Rev. William Barber Right About White Christian Nationalism Infiltrating the Black Church? (opens the original)
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In this episode, I discuss Rev. Dr. William Barber’s claim that Christian nationalism has not only become a force in American politics but has also infiltrated portions of the Black Church. Barber argues that some churches have abandoned their historic commitment to justice and have embraced political and cultural agendas that prioritize power over prophetic witness. I explore whether Barber may be right and what this debate reveals about the state of the Black church. I also examine the controv
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