In some rooms, Christianity and colonialism are considered to be synonyms. Brothers in arms, insperable even in the face of divine intervention. There are some who would go as far as to say that Christianity functions exclusively as an imperial tool in the proverbial toolbox. An axe, sword or some other hypothetical implement that serves only to progress the euro-centric narrative. This contrasts greatly with the consensus among modern day (and even past time) christians with regards to what it means to be of faith. Followers of Christ defend the cross fiercely, arguing that the foundation of the Christian faith is love and acceptance of all, regardless of nationality, race or some other arbitrary measure of worth. In between these starkly contrasting perspectives of the Christian doctrine, exists a colourful spectrum full of nuance, ambiguity and insight into the ways in which this Abrahamic religion has changed the face of Africa forever (for better or worse?). Written by: Leruo Monang, Executive Journalist, The San African Read more: www.thesanafrican.com
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Khaled, this is exactly why Ritchie Torres blocked me, because I asked him why he wasn’t challenging Democratic Party leadership over their hostile approach to Israel and American Jews. This partisanship is a replacement for theology, and it’s exactly what I was trying to tell you during our event last month. There is a portion of the Western populace that have substituted religion with their own theology surrounding Marxist and progressive ideology. It is just as malignant, violent, and destructive as radical Islamist ideology. These are not well-balanced temperate individuals. They are fanatics that will defend their religion with vehement malice. They do not accept debate as a valid form of communication. They believe in creating a polarized society that is authoritarian in nature. If you want to study the most dangerous form of extremism that threatens modern day democracy, I suggest you turn your gaze away from radical Islamists, and focus on the real culprits—the radical leftists who have been cultivated since the 1920’s by the Soviet Union. The Cold War is not over, my dear brother and friend. It is very much still in effect, and it is driven by Western progressives, and managed from behind the iron curtain. 🇷🇺 🇨🇳 🇰🇵 Radical Islamists are just their willing patsies.
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You can now preorder the anthology on Christianity and Transforming States. Kwok Kei (Toby) Kan and I contributed with an article about Egypt. https://lnkd.in/dFSFvrzx
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Burrell, K. (2021). Slavery, the Hebrew Bible, and the development of racial theories in the nineteenth century. Religions, 12(9), 742. Abstract: Racial ideas that developed in the modern West were forged concerning a Christian worldview and informed by the Bible, particularly the Old Testament. Up until Darwin’s scientific reframing of the origins debate, European and American race scientists were fundamentally Christian in their orientation. This paper outlines how interpretations of the Hebrew Bible within this Christian Weltanschauung facilitated the development and articulation of racial theories which burgeoned in Western intellectual discourse up to and during the 19th century. The book of Genesis was a particular seedbed for identity politics as the origin stories of the Hebrew Bible were plundered in service of articulating a racial hierarchy that justified both the place of Europeans at the pinnacle of divine creation and the denigration, bestialization, and enslavement of Africans as the worst of human filiation. That the racial ethos of the period dictated both the questions exegetes posed and the conclusions they derived from the text demonstrates that biblical interpretation within this climate was never an innocuous pursuit, but rather reflected the values and beliefs current in the social context of the exegete. Keywords: Hebrew Bible; Old Testament; race; racism; racial theories; race and ethnicity; Curse of Ham; Hamitic Hypothesis
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Christian Nationalism has taken hold within the religious and political life of the United States. But it’s not something new. It’s also happening in several other countries around the world today. Christian Nationalism has been the foundation for empire-building and colonization. It’s permeated theology and spiritual practice. In this video, I’m exploring some important aspects of Christian nationalism. https://lnkd.in/gHq44Nfx
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Bussaja, J. (2024). The Fabrication of Jesus and the Strategic Formation of Christianity as an Instrument for European Hegemony and the Perpetuation of White Supremacy. Available at SSRN. Abstract: This research paper delves into the provocative hypothesis that the Roman Catholic Church strategically constructed the figure of Jesus to fortify its dominion within the confines of the Roman Empire. It scrutinizes the utilization of Christianity as a pivotal tool in the perpetuation of racism and white supremacy, employing an analytical framework that intersects historical and theological perspectives. The paper elucidates the psychological underpinnings of European imperialism, characterized by an oscillation between proclaimed superiority and an underlying inferiority complex, as evidenced by the relentless affirmation of dominance over other races. It critically assesses the contributions and atrocities of European expansionism, highlighting the paradox of technological and cultural advancements overshadowed by the grave injustices inflicted upon non-European societies. The investigation further exposes the deliberate distortion of global historical narratives by Eurocentric scholarship, aimed at minimizing the rich legacies of ancient civilizations outside of Europe. Moreover, the research addresses the colonization of knowledge and religious beliefs, particularly the strategic deployment of Christianity in crafting a narrative of divine European favoritism, thereby embedding racial hierarchies. The paper also explores the historical and ongoing resistance against such imposed narratives, spotlighting efforts by African and non-European intellectuals to reclaim authentic historical identities. Ultimately, this study calls for a critical re-evaluation of accepted “historical" accounts and advocates for heightened awareness of the deep-seated racism ingrained in Western historiography. Through this examination, the paper contributes to the broader discourse on the intersection of religion, power, and race, challenging the reader to reconsider the historical foundations of modern racial constructs. Keywords: Racism, Christianity, Organized Religion, White Supremacy
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This is the basis of the Campus Crusade for Christ hunker down and wait for the Rabture Salvation Gospel of Project 2025 and Christian Nationalism, The fact it found a home in the University of Chicago is predictable: the University of Chicago has the same academic culture of the Univeristy of Berlin in 1938, when Heideggar was trying to justify Nazi Racial Theory by retranslatiog Gericltus to fit the need. For some reason, Christian Nationism seem to believe the Latin Mass will ensure political dominatin globally,, That's what the Jesus Seminar has morphed into. The whole Pro-Life element of Christian Nationalism is just so men can grab women by the pussy like Sam Alito. I am actually all in favor of teaching the Latin Mass in hisgh school as an elective , Cornelius composed the Gospel of Mark in Latin, which is why the Greek so crude. The Latin origins of the Gospel of Mark were either lost to the expediency of a Greek version of the text OR it was purposefully suppressed to disguise itts origins in the Italian Regiment and Theophilus. Tertullian's dad was a centurion and a member of the secret Roman Communion of the Talking Cross, Everywhere a Mithra cult was establish around a legion military headquarters., there were soldiers of Christ sprading Christianity as part of the Liberation Gospel of the Apostle's Creed, Lord's Prayer and bread and wine. The Legions spread Christianity all over the Mediterranean while Paul was stuck in Asia Minor. I went to Vietnam on the basis of the Liberation Gospel, Salvation is a given, Existentially, every day along The Way of the Great Commission is another day in Paradise. Jimmy Tabor sought out the Salvation Gospel of Campus Crusade for Christ because he was scared shitless of going to Vietnam, I went to Vietnam to spread the Liberation Gospel of the US Constituiton and the global salvation of the American Christian Just War Doctrine of George Washington, George Marshall and Sargeant Shriver's Peace Corps. Anyway, the reason I am in favor of the Latin Mass is because it emrges directly from the Latin origins of Pilate's euangelion that went to Tiberius with the Tidings of Joy of the Talking Cross. In the Vatican, the true stewards of the New Wine Skin of the New Wine of Jesus aren't the Pope and his Cardinals and Priests, but the Swiss Guard that is the legacy of the Italian Regiment of the Preatorian Guard of the Roman Republic
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From the dawn of humanity, we've been captivated by the divine. Our need to understand the world around us, to find meaning in our existence, has led us to create gods and belief systems that span the globe. But as we stand here in the 21st century, it's worth examining the role of religion in our lives and the rich mosaic it creates in human society. Read this article by Dhruv Ghorpade on the Imperium Publication website to learn more.
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