Inverse Podcast

Howard Thurman, Jesus and the Disinherited with Paul Harvey

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Nov 25, 2020
Join Paul Harvey, a Distinguished Professor of History, as he explores the insightful writings of Howard Thurman on race and religion. They discuss Thurman's unique spiritual journey influenced by personal trauma and nature. Harvey delves into Thurman's legacy of nonviolence and his pivotal work 'Jesus and the Disinherited,' which shaped Black liberation theology. The conversation highlights the necessity of understanding Thurman critically, connecting spirituality with social justice, and affirming the importance of personal relationships in the fight for equality.
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ANECDOTE

Thurman's Negative Church Experience

  • At age seven, Thurman's father figure died, and the preacher's harsh words at the funeral angered him.
  • This negative experience deeply impacted Thurman's view of the institutional church.
INSIGHT

Roots of Thurman's Anger

  • Thurman's anger towards the church stemmed from his father figure's exclusion and the church's racist legacy.
  • His anger from childhood resurfaced as he witnessed racism within the institutional church.
INSIGHT

Early Influences on Thurman

  • Thurman's grandmother, a former slave, emphasized their identity as God's children, not slaves.
  • This, along with his connection to nature, became cornerstones of his spirituality and informed 'Jesus and the Disinherited'.
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