Gospelbound What We Learn from the Black Church About the Culture War
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Jan 13, 2026 Justin Giboney, author and public theologian, cofounder of the AND Campaign, dives into the legacy of the Black church and its role in social justice. He highlights the courage of civil rights leaders like Fred Shuttlesworth, advocating for a faithful, action-oriented approach to activism. Giboney discusses why moral progress isn't guaranteed and critiques the current culture war, urging a third way beyond political binaries. He emphasizes humility, self-critique, and the importance of integrity in activism, offering valuable insights for young activists.
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Shuttlesworth’s Courage Under Fire
- Fred Shuttlesworth survived bombings and kept leading bus boycotts despite terror tactics against him.
- Justin Giboney highlights Shuttlesworth's refusal to let fear change his calculus of justice.
Moral Imagination Over Historical Fatalism
- Moral imagination lets movements envision what ought to be instead of accepting historical inevitabilities.
- Giboney says lacking this imagination breeds cynicism and tribal huddling instead of hopeful reform.
Culture War Largely White-Painted
- The culture war framed by Hunter was primarily a white progressive vs. white conservative battle that excluded people of color.
- Justin Giboney argues this exclusion means the culture war lacks crucial perspectives and solutions.
