16min chapter

TheThinkingAtheist cover image

Whitewash: The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy (with Dr. Robert P. Jones)

TheThinkingAtheist

CHAPTER

The Historical Roots of White Supremacy in Christianity

In this chapter, the speaker discusses the historical roots of white supremacy in America, particularly in relation to Christianity. They explore how the Bible has been used to justify the oppression of non-whites and trace this supremacist mindset back to the arrival of Christianity in the Americas. The chapter also highlights the weaponization of scripture and the connection between the idea of Christian superiority and violence.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode