Dr. Wesley on Social Justice & Political Engagement in the Church [Video]

Rev. Dr. Howard Wesley joins Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell to discuss the important role of political engagement within the church.

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He explains how the black church is the “cultural womb” of black America and delves into the importance of voter mobilization—especially for people of color who once fought for the right to vote—within faith-based communities.

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“I just don’t believe you can separate social justice from the good news of Jesus Christ…He declared in Luke 4 to bring good news to the poor to set liberty to captives…if we follow the life of Jesus, we must be engaged and do the exact same work.” -Rev. Dr. Howard Wesley

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Dr. Wesley is regarded as one of the …