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Unsettling Mormonism w/ Nic

Faith and Capital

CHAPTER

Imperialism, Capitalism, and the Role of Christianity

This chapter delves into the relationship between imperialism and capitalism, examining how capital export and resource extraction contribute to profit maximization. It also explores the clash between rising imperialist powers and the declining economic but strong military power of the US, along with internal contradictions within the US. Additionally, the role of Christianity in both class and national struggles is discussed, emphasizing the need to disassociate from religious traditions that have aligned with exploiters and oppressors.

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