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A review by jarreloliveira
The Myth of the American Dream: Reflections on Affluence, Autonomy, Safety, and Power by D.L. Mayfield
5.0
Definite gut punch to comfortable and compromised Christianity. A faith that continually calls us to die to the self and live to Christ and neighbor has been warped and perverted by racial supremacy and want of power. The dream, at least the dream that was promoted to many over time, was a myth that only served a select few men of a particular social constructed racial formation.
It is time we divest ourselves of our culturally flawed folk religion and take up the cross of Christ to change our communities, one person and system, at a time.
Love Danielle's work. Appreciate her candidness regarding her awareness of her history and the history of her colored neighbors. Her willingness to be part of the community she serves and not just an itinerary preacher there, who returns to the comfort and affluence of her gated community once the photo-op is done.
Her openness reflects the person of Christ and we need more of it.
It is time we divest ourselves of our culturally flawed folk religion and take up the cross of Christ to change our communities, one person and system, at a time.
Love Danielle's work. Appreciate her candidness regarding her awareness of her history and the history of her colored neighbors. Her willingness to be part of the community she serves and not just an itinerary preacher there, who returns to the comfort and affluence of her gated community once the photo-op is done.
Her openness reflects the person of Christ and we need more of it.