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

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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.

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