![]() ![]() ![]() In this book and in his life, he compared the Jesus of the Bible with the Christianity practiced in America. In his most famous work, Jesus and the Disinherited, Thurman sought to consider what Christianity should look like when dealing with poor, disenfranchised people living with their backs against the wall. ![]() Smith Jr., the author of Howard Thurman: The Mystic as Prophet, called Thurman a spiritual genius who transformed persons who transformed history. Along the way, he became a spiritual adviser to people like King, Rev. We know that Thurman challenged people to consider their faith in relation to prevalent social issues. He advocated for human rights on a national level. While Thurman wasn’t the one marching in the streets or mobilizing people, he certainly inspired those who did. According to Boston University writer Rich Barlow, some people criticized Thurman, calling him “a backbencher in the Civil Rights Movement, more preoccupied with mystical meanderings than frontline protesting.” He was a minister, philosopher, and civil rights activist. If you are not familiar with Thurman, you are not alone. ![]() However, sometimes the lesser-known people are the influencers for those who stand in the spotlight. When discussing the Civil Rights Movement, you often hear about the many brave men and women who risked their lives to address segregation, inequality, and racism in our country. ![]()
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