Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with the Beliefs

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is consistent with the beliefs of Black Muslims in the mid-1960s?

• A) African Americans must practice the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth by turning the other cheek and loving their enemies.
• B) Whites are subhuman devils; therefore, African Americans must separate themselves from white society.
• C) African Americans must work toward the end of creating a brotherhood of man, regardless of race, creed, or national origin.
• D) Because politics is the primary source of power in the United States, African Americans must concentrate on getting elected to political office.

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