Chapter one identifies liberation as the foundation of resistance. As the notion of liberation faces contestation due to its ideology and politicization, the chapter engages the views of theologians James Cone and J. Deotis Roberts. Cone contends that liberation is God’s primary purpose for humanity, but J. Deotis Roberts argues that liberation is too politicizing and alienating, so he proposes reconciliation. However, both fail to consider that belief or ideology matters. Belief is a rational discourse and acceptance of a presupposition or claim as true. The chapter then explores the nature of belief, arguing that Black Theology is not liberation, reconciliation, nor an ideology. Through this exploration of belief, and the conclusions that follow, belief in God’s promise becomes fundamental to edifying Black Theology. The chapter also discusses further problems with the idea of liberation, and concludes with a discussion on the Caribbean component of liberation.