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The Defects of the Negro Church / The American Negro Academy. Occasional Papers No. 10

By Orishatukeh Faduma
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An optimistic critique that identifies recurring weaknesses within Black congregations, arguing they prioritize outward shows, numbers, and oratory over inward spiritual formation and soul-culture. The author examines organizational shortcomings, lack of a spiritual organ, and a rush for quantity rather than quality of converts, and connects these to resource shortages, discrimination, and uneven pastoral deployment. Special concern is given to neglect of rural communities, where poverty and limited ministerial support weaken religious life. The essay attributes defects to environment rather than race and calls for deeper spiritual cultivation, better funding, and institutional reforms to strengthen churches' internal life and outreach.

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Orishatukeh Faduma

Faduma Orishatukeh was an influential figure in the discourse surrounding the African American church and its societal implications. He is best known for his work "The Defects of the Negro Church," which critically examines the challenges and shortcomings within the African American religious community. Through his writings, Orishatukeh contributed to the broader conversation about race, religion, and social justice in America. His insights remain relevant in discussions about the role of faith in the African American experience.

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