Theological Foundations of Racism

The podcast explores the origins of racism from a theological perspective, particularly how racialization ties back to the disconnection of Jesus from his Jewish identity. Catherine Keller articulates that racism emerged in medieval Europe, with the racialization of Jews playing a pivotal role in the construction of racial identities. This historical context prompts a broader discussion about how the church's high Christology contributed to the marginalization of Jewishness, thus fueling racial dynamics that persist today. The conversation reveals the importance of reclaiming the Jewish roots of Christianity to address modern issues of racism and identity within the faith.