Racism, White Supremacy and the Problem of Christian Maturity

The fifth session of the 2024 Martin Institute Christian Formation Workshop featured a presentation by Dr. Vince Bantu (church history and Black studies, Fuller Theological Seminary) and comments by Dr. Estrelda Alexander (sociology and political theology, William Joseph Seymour Foundation). The session was moderated by Dr. Brandon Paradise (law, Rutgers University). Dr. Bantu’s paper was titled “Racism, White Supremacy and the Problem of Christian Maturity.” This session deals with the complicity of Christian individuals and churches in chattel slavery, ongoing racism, and White supremacy.
For the full paper presentation, summary, and some key quotes from Vince Bantu's paper which is followed by some application questions, please visit conversatio.or...