The Bible For Normal People [Faith] Episode 10: D. Danyelle Thomas - Decolonizing Our Faith
Apr 13, 2023
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Decolonizing Faith
- Decolonizing faith goes beyond deconstruction by considering the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality.
- It examines how these identities are often persecuted or unseen in traditional interpretations of faith.
Historical Trauma and Faith
- For many Black Americans, Christianity is tied to the transatlantic slave trade, a faith that normalized their enslavement and abuse.
- Decolonization involves unpacking this historical trauma and its impact on how they view God and themselves.
Limitations of the Bible
- The Bible is a limited collection of human experiences with God, not an absolute or infallible source.
- Other sacred texts exist in our culture and each other's humanity.