Wow! Cone names, what I perceive to be, such a powerful bind for the African American Christian experience. Surely God does not approve of slavery, but how do we see God actively working aginst it in our daily lives? It seems to require a whole lot of trust and hope in the cross. Contemplating that even for an instant brings on so much frustration and helplessness. It reminds me of the stuck feeling that the Body Keeps the Score talks about as well as Spirit and Trauma. How do people of color overcome the unconscious messages they have been fed, the physical anxieties that arise, and the many other lingering feelings that are triggered in community? More specifically, how do these messages affect one’s relationship with God? In light of this, I am blown away at the many, many individuals who were able to have hope that God is present and who is advocating for them to advocate for themselves.