For tha last half century plus, Black people have been da been the craziest animals in the world
See we glorify being animals and wonder why shit just don't change for us
We run around wit raging hormones aand don't know da difference between love and lust
We just out chasin nuts so we can bust
We actin just like wat Willie Lynch wrote 300 years ago
Lynch wrote dat if given freedom Niggas will only keep Niggas down and keep the black race in chaos
Boy ol' boy was dis' little cracker right, if he could see from his grave he'll be like "oh what a sight!"
See we always speak of the white man when it comes to someone to blame Not realizin that "they" set da trap over a hundred years ago
But we the only fools still playin the game
We thrive off killin off each otha over the most ignorant shit
We thrive off callin our women all types of hoes and bitches, and best friends dawgs (dogs)
See we animals ya'll, we don't really know how 2 act
All the most ignorant shit runs of lives
See we the most self concious people in da world, we rather spend money on clothes than books
And wonder why we don't have no knowledge, SHIT, most of our people ain't gonna make it to college
We're taught to kill and fight over for what we want, not realizin dat we turnin ourselves into an endangered species
All black men are being killed or put behind bars, selling ourselves short of the chance to reach for the stars
It's a cycle that repeats itself, why u think it's a three strike system in America?
Cause niggas never learn, see u got three times to fuck up and if you used all your strikes right
That means that you took a coupla lives, fucked over a coupla potential wives, and neglected a coupla kids
Black man done struck out and left a whole in da household, now da little boys don't know how to be men
And da little girls don't have daddy, so they out in the streets chasin daddy who just might be dat nigga in da flyest Caddy
And his Caddy ain't legit and he'll strike out in the next ten years
And Willie Lynch's word will perservere, and we'll act like we don't care
So yeah it's time for a change, a revolution
But niggas scared of change and revolution, so it'll be a evolution
We'll evolve into our own non-existence, all cuz we in love wit da Trap
"Trap or Die nigga" Right?
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Church Pimps
Religion has often been used for coping with oppression and hardships. This is nothing unusual for the poor and disenfranchised. This is especially true in the case of many African Americans; the church has often served as a source of relief, a community service center, and a place to be uplifted and motivated in life. Essentially, the church to African Americans is a place of encouragement and promotes growth of the community as a whole. Unfortunately, this practice is being exploited by pimps posing as pastors.
A deep religious faith is something that is deeply rooted into the culture of African Americans and their worldview. A reference to faith or religion is almost certain when discussing the African American community. This stems from the days of slavery, which was a harshest and most difficult situation African Americans had to deal with. Lately, the leaders of African American mega-churches have been under criticism for abandoning the traditions of normal African American churches. That’s because religion is used to control the masses and instilling fear. Instead of conducting church that black people are accustomed to; the leaders have indulged in a lifestyle of individualism and materialism.
These pimps, who are pastors and reverends, are taking a new approach to church in an effort to get money instead of reaching out to the community. They deliver their sermons with extra enthusiasm and motivation (money), thus becoming a commodity, and their performance serving as their labor power. Their dialogue resembles that of a pimp, such as Bishop Don Magic Juan (Yes he’s really a Bishop). This draws attention and brings in more members to the congregation; and these members tithe which is how the church brings in money. This means the church is getting wealthier because the leader is entertaining. Then if the pastor’s performance is “powerful” or entertaining enough, TV cameras and sponsors enter the picture. Now television is a part of the church and the sponsors, who donate money, are also part of the church. African Americans are not used to sponsored church. Church is now a business. IS THIS NECESSARY? There is a huge surplus of money going into the church which is a boost to the subsistence or local economy. Adding to the congregation as turned into the means of production while giving to the congregation is getting more neglected. Instead if giving back, and being a community service center like the old days, the pimp gives little and enjoys luxurious things such as Bentleys and Range Rovers. Yes, a sermon is still delivered every week, but those words are just for entertainment and are not heartfelt.
The presence of a new and improved mega-church leads way to more production of commodities for the new church. It’s a new church because it does not carry the same tradition that African American culture has. The church as a building now has more value than a normal church. So it is kind of like a mini-convention center. Now other ceremonies, seminars, parties, etc. are held at the church in exchange for more money. Once again, mega-churches are nothing more than religious businesses.
Money is a great motivator and can bring out the worse and or another side of people. Money has become the motivator for the leaders of these mega-churches. The tradition has been lost and forgotten in exchange for the dollar bill. Another use of religion has been control, and that is how mega-churches are using it as well. They have brainwashed most members of their huge congregations and have people attending and becoming members of church for commercial value. The reality is that the members of the church are not getting anything special in return except for more a comfortable spacious environment to get lost within. The congregation does not see the monster that their money is creating. The mega-church is a contributor to problems within the African American community across America. They do not reach out and help the community solve the problems; they just open doors for people to join their business which they call the church. The problems for African Americans have gotten worse, while business for the church has gotten better. Pimpin’ aint easy, huh?
A deep religious faith is something that is deeply rooted into the culture of African Americans and their worldview. A reference to faith or religion is almost certain when discussing the African American community. This stems from the days of slavery, which was a harshest and most difficult situation African Americans had to deal with. Lately, the leaders of African American mega-churches have been under criticism for abandoning the traditions of normal African American churches. That’s because religion is used to control the masses and instilling fear. Instead of conducting church that black people are accustomed to; the leaders have indulged in a lifestyle of individualism and materialism.
These pimps, who are pastors and reverends, are taking a new approach to church in an effort to get money instead of reaching out to the community. They deliver their sermons with extra enthusiasm and motivation (money), thus becoming a commodity, and their performance serving as their labor power. Their dialogue resembles that of a pimp, such as Bishop Don Magic Juan (Yes he’s really a Bishop). This draws attention and brings in more members to the congregation; and these members tithe which is how the church brings in money. This means the church is getting wealthier because the leader is entertaining. Then if the pastor’s performance is “powerful” or entertaining enough, TV cameras and sponsors enter the picture. Now television is a part of the church and the sponsors, who donate money, are also part of the church. African Americans are not used to sponsored church. Church is now a business. IS THIS NECESSARY? There is a huge surplus of money going into the church which is a boost to the subsistence or local economy. Adding to the congregation as turned into the means of production while giving to the congregation is getting more neglected. Instead if giving back, and being a community service center like the old days, the pimp gives little and enjoys luxurious things such as Bentleys and Range Rovers. Yes, a sermon is still delivered every week, but those words are just for entertainment and are not heartfelt.
The presence of a new and improved mega-church leads way to more production of commodities for the new church. It’s a new church because it does not carry the same tradition that African American culture has. The church as a building now has more value than a normal church. So it is kind of like a mini-convention center. Now other ceremonies, seminars, parties, etc. are held at the church in exchange for more money. Once again, mega-churches are nothing more than religious businesses.
Money is a great motivator and can bring out the worse and or another side of people. Money has become the motivator for the leaders of these mega-churches. The tradition has been lost and forgotten in exchange for the dollar bill. Another use of religion has been control, and that is how mega-churches are using it as well. They have brainwashed most members of their huge congregations and have people attending and becoming members of church for commercial value. The reality is that the members of the church are not getting anything special in return except for more a comfortable spacious environment to get lost within. The congregation does not see the monster that their money is creating. The mega-church is a contributor to problems within the African American community across America. They do not reach out and help the community solve the problems; they just open doors for people to join their business which they call the church. The problems for African Americans have gotten worse, while business for the church has gotten better. Pimpin’ aint easy, huh?
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