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Here's the reality. The image of a white Jesus has been used to justify enslavement, conquest, colonialism, the genocide of indigenous peoples. There are literally millions of human beings whose lives have been snuffed out by people who conquered under the banner of a white god.
Tim Wise
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What this quote means

The quote discusses how the image of a white Jesus has been misused to justify violence and oppression throughout history.

Tim Wise's quote reflects on the historical misuse of the image of a white Jesus to legitimize acts of oppression including enslavement and genocide. It highlights the profound impact of religious imagery in societal contexts and how it has been co-opted to serve agendas of power and control, ultimately leading to suffering for many marginalized communities.

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ReligionOppressionColonialismIdentityHistory

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In a discussion on the role of religion in colonial history, this quote serves to highlight the manipulation of faith for exploitative purposes.

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