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Related: About this forumHow American Christians can break free from 'slaveholder religion'
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Its been a century and a half since the American Civil War ended, but according to Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, the slaveholder religion of that era has quietly persisted until today. But to understand this development, a history lesson is in order.
In the mid-19th century, Christian abolitionists used the Bible to make a case for racial equality. Plantation owners could not let this stand, so they paid preachers to use the Bible to argue for white supremacy. This oppressive theology is what Wilson-Hartgrove calls slaveholder religion.
In the mid-19th century, Christian abolitionists used the Bible to make a case for racial equality. Plantation owners could not let this stand, so they paid preachers to use the Bible to argue for white supremacy. This oppressive theology is what Wilson-Hartgrove calls slaveholder religion.
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https://religionnews.com/2018/05/02/how-american-christians-can-break-free-from-slaveholder-religion/
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How American Christians can break free from 'slaveholder religion' (Original Post)
guillaumeb
May 2018
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Ferrets are Cool
(21,102 posts)1. Die out? nt
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)2. To evolve would be better in my opinion. eom
Ferrets are Cool
(21,102 posts)3. True
Major Nikon
(36,818 posts)6. Human sacrifice lasted for thousands of years before it evolved
How much longer must we wait for this one to come around, assuming it doesn't go the other direction?
The proposed solution betrays a much simpler remedy.
tblue37
(65,227 posts)4. K&R and thanks! nt
Major Nikon
(36,818 posts)5. Metaphor is a marvelous thing, right?