QL11: The Jeremiah Camara Interview
In this episode author, speaker and filmmaker Jeremiah Camara discusses his book, Holy Lockdown: Does the Church Limit Black Progress?
Summary
Episode Length
1:00:52
Topics Covered
13
References Made
28
Topics Discussed
Jeremiah Camara discusses the concept of true spirit
In part 1 Mr. Camara discusses the concept of the “true spirit” that some Christians claim that nonbelievers have yet to experience if they are critical of religion
Jeremiah Camara discusses the concept of love
In part 2 Mr. Camara discusses the concept of “love” and how it is used as an outreach tool in religion
Jeremiah Camara on high praise and low production
In part 3 Mr. Camara describes the type of responses that he receives from his conclusion that the church is place of high praise and low production
Jeremiah Camara on oppression
In part 4 Mr. Camara discusses the claim exhibited by some preachers that people classified as black are currently in their oppressed state due to a lack of relationship and willingness to follow the word of God
Jeremiah Camara on liberation
In part 5 Mr. Camara discusses the possibility of the church playing a role in the liberation of people classified as black
Jeremiah Camara on practicality
In part 6 Mr. Camara discusses how high emotional “praise” clouds reasoning and contributes to preachers not providing practical examples of productive people outside the church who are constructive problem solvers
Jeremiah Camara on tithing
In part 7 Mr. Camara discusses tithing to the church and the “consequences” of not doing so consistently
Jeremiah Camara on striving
In part 8 Mr. Camara discusses what people classified as black are striving for who consistently attend church
Jeremiah Camara on music in church
In part 9 Mr. Camara discusses and provides historical context for why music is such an important element of the church for people classified as black
Jeremiah Camara on rhetorical fillers in church
In part 10 Mr. Camara discusses how preachers are taught to “run out the clock” by using rhetorical fillers during sermons where they are having trouble captivating the desired response(s) of their parishioners
Jeremiah Camara on repetition in church
In part 11 Mr. Camara discuss his response to preachers who may claim that they repeat sermons because parishioners have yet to apply the teachings and the instructions referenced from the bible
Mr. Camara on reviewing churches
In part 12 Mr. Camara discusses his suggestion about parishioners explaining with others what they learned after attending each church service
Mr. Camara on forgiveness
In part 13 Mr. Camara discusses the trial of former Dallas police Amber Guyger who was convicted of murder on October 1, 2019 for the death of neighbor Botham Jean on September 6, 2018
References/resources mentioned
Mr. Camara
Amber Guyger text messages presented during trial
Holy Hierarchy: The Religious Roots of Racism in America
Joseph Atwill: Caesar’s Messiah
Ring Video Doorbell
Walter Williams: The Historical Origin of Christianity
Host
Brandt Jean forgiving and hugging Amber Guyger
Church of God in Christ (COGIC)
George Carlin: Sun Worshippers
Holy Lockdown: Does the Church Limit Black Progress?
Judge Tammy Kemp hugging and presenting a bible to Amber Guyger
Robert Greene: The 48 Laws of Power
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