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The Fight for Fair Housing in Milwaukee: Vatican II Vindicates Discrimination
Social, political, and religious environments, such as the Post Vatican II society, played a pivotal role in the social justice movement for fair housing in Milwaukee, ultimately resulting in the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. This phenomenon was able to occur due to political theology.
Community Reinvestment Act: Bridging Communities with Physical and Fiscal Stewardship
This movement was not a mere historical event but a living testament to the power of collective action in the face of injustice. It was a multifaceted and transformative initiative that sought to address a series of dynamics that had contributed to housing disparities and economic inequality.
Voting With Our Dollars
Introduction The Voting Rights Act of 1965, a milestone in the American civil rights movement, was the product of a struggle against deeply entrenched voting disparities and discrimination faced by African Americans, particularly in the Southern states (Britannica 2023). The passage of this act was heavily influenced by economic-rooted political theology…
Crucifixion, Lynching, and the Voting Rights Act
James H. Cone's book, The Cross and the Lynching Tree delves into the realm of political theology, drawing parallels between crucifixion in ancient Israel and the grim era of lynching during Jim Crow. The Jim Crow South saw many Black individuals disenfranchised from their right to vote, often through the use of fear tactics.
A Prayer for Better Policy: Redefining Philanthropic Tax Policy in the 21st Century
The Internal Revenue Code’s Section 501(c) and Section 170 are core federal laws promoting charitable giving. As a result, deductions and credits, also known as “tax write-offs” have been largely known methods to incentivize monetary giving toward social good. Considering political theology, the lens of acknowledging how spiritual beliefs influence soc…