71. But the intimate style of worship that has been a mainstay within the black church is difficult to hold onto at mega-churches, some members say. 72. But the relationship between the NAACP and the black church has historically been distant. 73. But they say the burnings of black churches are evidence of an alarming rise in racial tensions. 74. But unlike many of the other black churches that have burned, Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church is still standing. 75. But when a trio of young white men burned two rural black churches to the ground near here three years ago, the community rose up in reaction. 76. But when someone starts burning down black churches and her own rowdy nephew is implicated, the judge realizes the issues go deeper than she thought. 77. But, like McMullen, Groover said the mass marketing of church fans reflects a change in the way black churches are perceived by mainstream businesses. 78. Clinton has spent four of the last five Sundays at predominantly black churches, working to generate a large turnout among black voters. 79. Citing those two alone, numerous civil rights organizations, black church and community leaders have refused to endorse the march. 80. Clinton himself will participate in two services at black churches this Sunday morning. |