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‘‘Big Momma Had Sugar, Imma Have It Too’’ Medical Fatalism and the Language of Faith Among African–American Women in Memphis

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This essay offers a theological exploration of the relationship between medical
fatalism and religious belonging among African–American women in Memphis. Drawing
on the work of black and womanist theologians and on conversations with participants in a
diabetes intervention program administered by a faith-based community health provider, I
argue that how we narrate the meanings of our bodies is irreducibly religious. The language
we use to interpret and communicate the meaning of our bodily existence emerges
from a set of assumptions, often unarticulated, about what is of ultimate value to us. The
essay focuses on three interlocking features that link faith with fatalism or hope: (1) The
idea that if ‘‘I don’t claim that’’ disease cannot enter my body; (2) the role of faith-based
clinics in re-establishing trust with marginalized communities; and (3) how nuanced
attention to the social location of health seekers can re-frame our understanding of patient
compliance. Disrupting fatalism can only be done from within a health seeker’s own
narrative, and therefore, healthcare providers who learn these narratives and respect their
holiness will develop more effective interventions.

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J Relig Health

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New York : Springer Science Business Media., 2014

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J Relig Health (2015) 54:2212–2224

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English

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54:2212–2224.2014

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Public health

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