''America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America'' is a 2015 book by
Jim Wallis.
Summary
The book calls for Americans to overcome
racism in the United States, issuing an appeal rooted in fundamental Christian values. It argues in favor of telling the truth about the American past, suggesting that this is essential to national
redemption. The book also discusses the concept of
white privilege, arguing that it constitutes a
sin
In a religious context, sin is a transgression against divine law. Each culture has its own interpretation of what it means to commit a sin. While sins are generally considered actions, any thought, word, or act considered immoral, selfish, s ...
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See also
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Dear White People''
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Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter (abbreviated BLM) is a decentralized political and social movement that seeks to highlight racism, discrimination, and racial inequality experienced by black people. Its primary concerns are incidents of police bruta ...
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White People
White is a racialized classification of people and a skin color specifier, generally used for people of European origin, although the definition can vary depending on context, nationality, and point of view.
Description of populations as ...
'' – 2015 film exploring white privilege
Further reading
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References
External links
*{{official, http://www.americasoriginalsin.com/
2015 non-fiction books
American non-fiction books
English-language books
Racism in the United States
Non-fiction books about racism
Works about White Americans
White privilege
Identity politics