Is the Bible a "Good Book"? w/ Jill Hicks Keeton
Straight White American Jesus
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Disturbing Elements in the Bible and Bible Benevolence
The chapter explores the graphic and violent stories in the Bible that are often left out when teaching children, contrasting it with animated adaptations. It also delves into the concept of Bible benevolence and how white evangelical men use it to protect their moral authority. The chapter discusses the complexities of maintaining the perception of the Bible as good, the interpretive choices made, and the implications on establishing moral authority.
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