Black Liberation Theology

It's a difficult thing to discuss someones faith without them getting offended , however i find this particular faith to be rather offensive to me . I've been recently studying the philosophy of the Black Liberation Theology , whose views harken back to a time that no longer exist except in the minds of black Americans . A time back in the late 50's and early 60's when blacks in America did not have the same rights as white Americans , and were looked upon as second class citizens . A time when segregation at all levels of American society was the norm and places such as Atlanta , Georgia were scenes of violent demonstrations by blacks . In the midst of these turbulent times a black protest minister Pastor Cone allowed his religious convictions to be altered by these troubling times . Instead of preaching the words of Jesus Christ and the lessons he imparted to humanity Pastor Cone took his church in a different direction . In his belief system he segregated the church , and began citing the differences as he saw them between black Christians , and white Christians . He began preaching of the need for freedom from oppression and justice and equality for all , even though these very events were taking shape around him . This is where i find offense . The gospel was meant for all , not one version for black and one for white . Pastor Cone did what so many of us tend to do , he took what was written in the Bible and twisted its interpretations to suit his own world view . And where is the injustice and oppression against blacks in America ? It exist in one place . It exist in the mind of the average black man and woman . For only in that place does racism hold sway . It is a repetitive thought that will not set them free .