American Christianity Must Reckon With Legacy Of White Supremacy, Author Says
In his new book, White Too Long, Jones examines the legacy of white supremacy among Southern Baptists and other Christian denominations. Jones says the Southern Baptist Convention tends to focus on each individual's interior relationship with God — and "essentially screens out questions of social justice."
Other segments from the episode on July 30, 2020
Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 30, 2020: Interview with Robert P. Jones; Review of books 'The Aunt Who Wouldn't Die,' and 'Blacktop Wasteland.'
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