The Religion of Whiteness: How Racism Distorts Christian Faith

Written by Michael O. Emerson and Glenn E. Bracey, II

Narrated by Tom Parks

Recent years have seen a growing recognition of the role that White Christian Nationalism plays in American society. As White Christian Nationalism has become a major force, and as racial and religious attitudes become increasingly aligned among whites-for example, the more likely you are to say that the decline of white people as a share of the population is "bad for society," the more likely you are to believe the government should support religious values-it has become reasonable to wonder which of the adjectives in the phrase "White Christian Nationalism" takes precedence.

In this book, Michael O. Emerson and Glenn E. Bracey II respond definitively: the answer is "white." The majority of white Christians in America, they argue, are believers in a "Religion of Whiteness" that shapes their faith, their politics, and more. The Religion of Whiteness, they argue, raises the perpetuation of racial inequality to a level of spiritual commitment that rivals followers' commitment to Christianity itself.

Using national survey data, in-depth interviews, and focus group results gathered over several years, Emerson and Bracey show how the Religion of Whiteness shapes the practice of Christianity for millions of Americans-and what can be done to confront it.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Highbridge Company
• Release date: Apr 30, 2024
• ISBN: 9781696615730

Reviews for The Religion of Whiteness

[Jasmine Tabor · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

3.5 stars rounded up. The ending threw me for a loop but an altogether well-researched and simple book about Christianity and race.