Adolph L. Reed, Jr., an “African American scholar and political science professor at Yale University,” critiques the myth of the Black Church and politics. Reed argues that WEB DuBois' prediction has reached its culmination and that the Black Church is no longer needed as a catalyst for politics or political leaders. Reed further suggests that the fallacy of the myth is based on historical misnomers about the origins of politics in the Church. Lincoln and Mamiya criticize this perspective by establishing several truths. They first outline the historical attributes of politics in the church, then they assess black church and electoral politics, and third they examine the "empirical data on the civil rights activism debate over political involvement black churches and clergy; and finally "a summary of what can be deduced from this hypothetical vision of the "relationship between religion and politics". (3504)Lincoln and Mamiya define politics because it is not used in the simple context of "electoral politics" or "protest politics." Instead, politics, as it relates to the Black Church, encompasses more than just the power exuded in the voting process, but it also includes the community involvement of the Church. Making this distinction allows us to refine the spectrum of the way in which the Church is involved in the political field. Peter Paris explains in more detail the definition of politics as “the construction of structures for human associations”. (3504) The Black Church is rooted in the community, thus playing a vital role in the fate of the community, including providing a political voice. This tradition goes back to the ancestral roots of kings, queens and chiefs who were not only political but also religious figures “ middle of paper ......years and despite a constant battle to secure our right to vote; unfortunately, many African Americans do not use this right. The book suggests that in 1983, with a population of 17 million, only 10 million African Americans were registered to vote. I dare to imagine the real number of those who voted. Hopefully the Church will continue to be the heart and center of the community. To be the political and social voice of the black community; speak for those who cannot be heard. We must be dissatisfied with these old, superficial words of a greater future and demand justice and equality now. The Church must never be satisfied; until there is justice for all. African Americans should not be disappointed that their vote does not count, but they should be reminded of the power held in a single ballot. One vote, one voice, can make the difference!