A Call to Action Amid Rising Concerns
A coalition of Black ministers has released a document titled “A Credo to Legatees of the Black Church Tradition” aimed at opposing white Christian nationalism and offering spiritual guidance to African Americans during the Trump presidency. Rooted in the Black church’s legacy of resistance, the Credo supports movements like Black Lives Matter and Critical Race Theory while condemning Project 2025 as a defense of “white mythology.”
Addressing Neo-Fascism and Inequality
The Credo serves as a guide for navigating what its authors describe as a neo-fascist environment marked by attacks on public education and racial justice. It encourages Black students to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and advocates a return to faith traditions that sustained African Americans through historical oppression. Joseph Evans, professor of theology at the Berkeley School of Theology, stated that the Credo aims to inspire hope and foster a paradigm shift centered on equity and justice.
Project 2025 Under Fire
The Credo identifies Project 2025, a right-wing policy blueprint, as a dangerous attempt to entrench white Christian nationalism. Labeling it an “immoral strategic plan,” the document likens it to Hitler’s Mein Kampf and accuses it of dismantling democracy, defunding education, and perpetuating racial injustice. The authors argue that Project 2025 erases the nation’s painful history and collective memory of systemic oppression.
Black Church Tradition as Resistance
The Credo connects its message to historic Christian leaders and Black theologians, emphasizing Christianity as a protest movement. It highlights the Black Church tradition as a wellspring for resisting oppression, promoting democracy, and fostering sociopolitical consciousness. Evans noted that the church remains a critical space for protest and advocacy in the Black community.
Strengthening Black Economic and Political Power
The Credo calls on African Americans to support Black-owned banks and businesses and leverage collective votes at all levels of government. It underscores the need for African Americans to engage globally, witnessing the broader impacts of white supremacy while revitalizing connections within Black faith traditions.
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‘Credo’ calls Black Church to rise up amid Trump presidency
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