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The Heresy of White Christianity

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Dec 10, 2018 James H. Cone, the father of black liberation theology, understood that the privileged can never grasp religion's true essence. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

VIDEO: ‘Days of Revolt’: Chris Hedges, Student Activists on the Decline of the Liberal Church

Staff / Truthdig Feb 3, 2016 "If you look at how [Union Theological Seminary] treats its professors of color, its students of color, its neighbors of color, it doesn’t add up.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Suicide of the Liberal Church

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jan 25, 2016 The liberal denominations and their seminaries, by betraying the poor, especially people of color, in a desperate bid to stay financially solvent, are making themselves obsolete. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Marriage Equality and White Supremacy

By Todd Clayton Jun 27, 2013 The danger in the Supreme Court's dismantling of the Defense of Marriage Act is of the LGBTQ community being seduced into the mainstream and forgetting the plight of the oppressed just as it becomes more broadly accepted. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Did Progress Leave Christians Behind?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 18, 2013 Christians opposed to same-sex marriage are being persecuted for their homophobia and bigotry, preacher and radio host Matt Slick told "The Daily Show" on Monday. Todd Clayton (pictured above), a gay Christian and student at Union Theological Seminary in New York and a leader on the upcoming Truthdig Trek, says, "That's insane." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )