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Atlanta, GA - After establishing a buzz around the streets and capturing the eye of prison inmates using the novel "SnitchCraft", author Edrea Davis will create a stir within the 'urban lit' scene using the upcoming release of "Who Said Religion and Politics Don't Mix? A guide to the spiritual and political imagery in the urban novel SnitchCraft." Davis enlisted the expertise of Dr. Zeddie Scott, Felicia M. Davis, and Rev. E Randel T. Osburn, for a detailed discussion from the spiritual and political messages in "SnitchCraft."
The role of Christianity in Politics - On the surface SnitchCraft is really a fictional story about a nightclub owner set-up by way of a dishonest snitch; beneath it is operational an inspiring story of faith, prayer, and family values. The guide discusses the underlying symbols, messages, and scripture skillfully weaved through the entire story. It examines the spiritual transformation from the main character John "JC" Powell who, after struggling to create a thriving nightclub inside a gang-infested California neighborhood, is incarcerated based on the word of a snitch. Through the fight to clear his name, JC gets a first-hand look at the corruption inside criminal justice system and realizes he is not in command of his or her own destiny.
"The Bible teaches us that 'the steps of your good man are ordered from the Lord' (Psalms 37:23)," says Dr. Scott, who holds a PhD in theology. "JC Powell fell short, like perform, but he tried to live and eat the term. JC's plight implies that God calculates everything for the good for people who love Him," adds the previous pastor and author with the upcoming book, "The Program for Healing Our Community."
[ http://christiansandpolitic.orbs.com/ Christians in Politics] - In addition to shedding light on issues like mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines and also the unreliable informant system, SnitchCraft features a unique "After the Book" section with discussion questions, alarming prison statistics, suggestions on how to become politically active, plus a list of organizations focused on criminal justice issues.
Felicia Davis, executive director of the Ben E. Mays Political Education Center comments, "We are loosing a generation of youth to drugs, violence and prison." Davis, also the co-founder of DogonVillage.com adds, "It is essential to send positive messages and offer viable solutions to young adults. To succeed in today's youth, we have to step outside the box."
"Religion, politics and art have always gone hand-in-hand," says Rev. Osburn, who is the very first cousin from the late Coretta Scott King and served as assistant to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. throughout the civil rights movement. "The faith community clearly defined America's political agenda during the sixties. Artists like Harry Belafonte, Sonia Sanchez, Dick Gregory, and James Brown, helped to take international focus on your dream for civil and human rights," adds the first kind executive director from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
The role of Christianity in Politics - "I hope it and guide demonstrate that inspirational messages can, and must, be integrated into novels concerning the realities of street life. If not, urban fiction will go the way of hip-hop music," says Edrea Davis, who was simply recently selected "Most More likely to Succeed" by C&B book distributors in The big apple, and nominated with an Author of the season Award from the Georgia Writers Association.
