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Indigeneity & Palestine w/ Nick Estes & Mohamed Abdou

Guerrilla History

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Unpacking Theological Dimensions of Settler Colonialism

Exploring the theological justifications behind settler colonialism in the US, this chapter delves into the impact of Supreme Court cases like the Marshall Trilogy and Johnson v. McIntosh on conquest and land taking. It discusses the assimilation efforts of the Cherokee Nation and the role of Christianity in doctrines that restrict indigenous sovereignty and perpetuate a dehumanizing narrative. The narrative expands to examine the destructive nature of genocide beyond population extermination, emphasizing cultural erasure through practices like residential schools.

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