Burdick reports, for instance, how black and brown Brazilians had a mixed response to the introduction of AfroBrazilian history and culture into the liturgy in 'inculturated' ceremonies promoted by some liberation theologists and black movement activists. Some felt that it promoted a narrow black identity, forcing mixed-race Brazilians to deny a large part of their cultural heritage and family background. Others resented the 'cultural' use of African drums and dance as a concession to Afro-Brazilian religions like candomblé.
Liberation theologists were accused of a partial and manipulative use of the bible, to promote their own agendas.
Despite his sympathy with the black nationalist movement, Burdick found activists rigid and suspicious about his
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