Howard Thurman on Love Overcoming Fear - Black Church (1 John 4:18) - Illustration on disinherited

"The disinherited are told to fear—fear the master, fear the system, fear speaking out. But perfect love casts out this fear. Love of God empowers courage; love of neighbor empowers solidarity; love of self restores dignity. Love is the Black church's weapon against fear." — Howard Thurman. Black Church: love overcomes fear.

Howard Thurman on Love Overcoming Fear - Black Church (1 John 4:18)

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