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Khyati Y. Joshi. White Christian Privilege
Contents
Introduction
Christian Privilege and White Supremacy
Critical Conversations
Religious Oppression Today
A Social Justice Approach
Contemporary American Religious Diversity
A Hierarchy of Christian Denominations
The Path Forward
1. Christianity and American National Identity
Nothing “Civil” About It
An Optical Illusion
Myths and Realities
Christian Hegemony and the Law
Judging Devotion
The Racialization of Religion
Belief in a Christian Nation
The Roots of Twenty-First-Century White Supremacy
Conclusion
2. Christianity and the Construction of White Supremacy
The European Roots of Whiteness and Christian Hegemony
Christianity and Whiteness in American History
Native Americans/Indigenous Peoples
African Americans
Protestant Power
Conclusion
3. Immigration, Citizenship, and White Christian Supremacy
Immigration
Asian Immigration to the United States
Citizenship, Race, and Religion
Christianity—The Fulcrum for Citizenship
Who is White?
The Past with the Present
Conclusion
4. Everyday Christian Privilege
Identifying Christian Privilege
Prayer: How and Where
Beliefs versus Myths
Civic Matters
Patriotism and American Identity
Language
Rituals
Religious Attire
Dietary Restrictions
Lifestyle
Conclusion
5. Voices of Christian Privilege
Christian Privilege and Christians
Denial and Avoidance
“But I don’t have privilege.”
“But we have the First Amendment, so all religions are treated equally.”
“But Christians are criticized for their faith.”
“That’s not my Christianity.”
“I grew up Christian, but I don’t identify as one today.”
Superiority and Entitlement
“Well, of course. We were here first, and there’s more of us.”
“Our dominance is the result of our superiority.”
“Look at all the religious diversity we have.”
“Yes, that’s why this is a White Christian country.”
The Recognition of Christian Privilege
“I see it, but I don’t know what to do about it.”
“It’s great to have religious diversity, but it isn’t practical to accommodate every religion.”
Religious Minorities and Christian Privilege
Denial, Avoidance, and Internalized Inferiority
“This is just life in America.”
“Christianity is normal and my faith is not.”
“I want to be part of that.”
The Recognition of Christian Privilege by Members of Religious Minorities
“I want to be at the meeting. I want a say.”
“I need to go my grandmother’s funeral.”
“I am an American, too.”
“There’s a cost to saying something, and not saying something.”
“I’ll stand up for my faith.”
What Does a Social Justice Approach to Christian Privilege Sound Like?
“We shouldn’t have a meeting on any religious holiday observed by a member of our team.”
“What are the food choices for those who might have religious dietary restrictions?”
“Is the prayer actually needed?”
“Is that an American tradition, or it is Christian?”
“We shouldn’t make judgments about someone’s morality or patriotism.”
“We cannot just talk about White supremacy, without talking about the role of Christianity in creating and maintaining White supremacy.”
Conclusion
6. Making Meaning and Making Change
A Social Justice Approach
The Change We Need
Change the Language
Change the Questions
Change the Focus
Change the Foundational Assumptions
Change the Paradigm
The Path to Our More Perfect Union
Acknowledgments
Notes. Introduction
1. Christianity and American National Identity
2. Christianity and the Construction of White Supremacy
3. Immigration, Citizenship, and White Christian Supremacy
4. Everyday Christian Privilege
5. Voices of Christian Privilege
6. Making Meaning and Making Change
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
