Religion and Civil Rights (original) (raw)

The paper explores the significant role of religion and churches in the civil rights movement that emerged post-1945. It examines how figures like Archbishop Thomas J. Toolen and Malcolm X influenced the movement, contrasting their approaches and beliefs. The analysis highlights the complex relationship between religious institutions and the fight for civil rights, illustrating how differing doctrines and personal experiences shaped differing strategies within the overarching struggle for racial equality.