An examination of how race, power, and authority shape American Christianity—and why the Black church is often scrutinized while white evangelical institutions operate without accountability.
Faith Without an Object Is Not Faith
Faith was once a moral constraint—an anchor that limited behavior and demanded accountability. Today, faith is often invoked without naming its object, transforming belief into permission. This InnerKwest essay examines how faith lost its moral compass, why conviction eroded, and what happens when belief is severed from restraint.
Centralization Is Not Neutral
Centralization is often framed as efficiency or protection. In practice, it is architectural. As Western systems converge and memory expands, privacy erodes not by decree, but by design—leaving discretion increasingly scarce.



