Fight the Power: Lecrae--a New Evangelical Archetype.
Whereas biblical texts were used to justify the practice of discrimination and prejudice, Christian principles have also been the motivation for social activism. However, today it is arguable that the Christian church has lost sight of this mission in light of other goals such as expansion and profi...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Communication & Religion Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 61 - 77 |
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