Candice Marie Benbow

Candice Marie Benbow is a public theologian and the author of Red Lip Theology: For Church Girls Who've Considered Tithing to the Beauty Supply Store When Sunday Morning Isn't Enough.

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Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown star in "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul." (Courtesy of Focus Features)

'Honk for Jesus' provides an uncomfortable reflection of the Black church

Throughout the film, and especially in the final scene, today's Black church sees itself in all of its conflicting glory.

Beyonce appears on screen as she performs the song "Be Alive" from "King Richard" at the Oscars on March 27 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Beyoncé invites church girls to celebrate their freedom

In her new song "Church Girl," Beyoncé doesn't just give church girls permission to dance, she also defends us.

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