This might not be Baptist history exactly but,
Does anyone here remember this ministry (which might still be ongoing, they have a website) and it's founder J. Harold Smith?
I'm writing a research paper (on the civil rights movement) and in looking through various sources I found a pamphlet that he had written titled "God's plan for the races". It was a convoluted bit intended to show Biblical support for segregation.
What I can't find, but would like too, is anything suggesting that he changed his mind on the subject in later years. Can anyone here help?
Radio Bible Hour
Discussion in 'Baptist History' started by menageriekeeper, Apr 17, 2013.
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This should help or I hope it will;
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Crabtownboy Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
You may have already found this, but here is a link to listen to the sermon:
http://scipio.uark.edu/cdm4/results...h&CISOFIELD3=creato&CISOROOT=/Civilrights&t=s
Some other links:
http://jsr.fsu.edu/issues/vol13/fones-wolf.html
http://charleskmoorejr.blogspot.cz/2011/01/gods-three-deadlines-j-harold-smith.html
There are many more if you do a search on his name. I found nothing to indicate he changed is position on race or segregation.
He wrote an autobiography:
The Time of My Life: The Autobiography of J. Harold Smith
I have never seen the book, and thus I do not know what he does or does not say about this topic.
Good luck in your research. Let us know what you find.
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O wow, ya'll are up early! Thanks!
Yes the Arkansas university website is where I found the pamphlet. I've also looked through the website for the Radio Bible Hour but can't find anything specific that says whether or not he changed his mind. I haven't seen the autobiography, I'll look for it. maybe Amazon.
Thanks for the other two links, I'll be looking through them today. -
So, the website had a contact link. I used it and asked directly. I'll let ya'll know if I get a reply.
Btw, the JSR link was great! I'm going to add that info into my paper. I didn't realize that he was considered a voice of the common people and that is exactly the sort of thing I'm looking for.