In the early twentieth century, conflicts over appropriate styles of worship within the black church were evidence of

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Class differences within the black community often manifested in differing worship styles, with more affluent or middle-class African Americans sometimes preferring more "refined" services, contrasting with the more emotive and expressive styles favored in other segments of the community.

In the Early Twentieth Century, Conflicts Over Appropriate Styles of Worship