Question

the growing civil rights movement led to divisions among religious groups on the issue of social rights. some christian denominations were strongly supportive of racial and economic justice. identify the statements that are true regarding religion and social change during the civil rights movement.

Answer 1

During the Civil Rights Movement, some religious groups, particularly Christian denominations, were divided on the issue of social rights. While some denominations strongly supported racial and economic justice, others criticized political activism.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the Civil Rights Movement, there were divisions among religious groups on the issue of social rights. Some Christian denominations strongly supported racial and economic justice. For example, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was a prominent religious activist group that incorporated political activism as part of their practice of Christianity. However, there were also Black religious leaders who criticized the SCLC for being too involved in politics. It is estimated that as many as ninety percent of Black ministers did not support the SCLC's activities.

Answer 2

During the Civil Rights Movement, religious reactions were diverse. While Martin Luther King Jr.'s SCLC emphasized activism, many black religious leaders and laypeople preferred a more passive or divine-led approach to social change.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Civil Rights Movement saw various religious groups respond differently to the call for social change.

While the movement influenced many for the betterment of minorities, religious organizations, particularly Christian denominations, were not unanimous in their approach.

Martin Luther King Jr. and his Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) were at the forefront, championing the integration of political activism and Christianity.