America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America is a 2015 book by Jim Wallis.[1][2]
 First edition (with image of Edmund Pettus Bridge) | |
| Author | Jim Wallis |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Race in the United States |
| Publisher | Baker Publishing Group |
Publication date | 2015 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print, eBook |
Summary
editThe book calls for Americans to overcome racism in the United States, issuing an appeal rooted in fundamental Christian values.[3][4][5] It argues in favor of telling the truth about the American past, suggesting that this is essential to national redemption.[6] The book also discusses the concept of white privilege, arguing that it constitutes a sin.[7]
See also
edit- Dear White People
- Black Lives Matter
- White People – 2015 film exploring white privilege
Further reading
edit- Wallis, Jim (2016). America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Brazos Press. ISBN 978-1-4934-0350-9. OCLC 934706966.
References
edit- ^ "Parables for Understanding a Nation's Racial 'Sin'". All Things Considered. NPR. October 11, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ^ Chitwood, Ken (December 17, 2015). "America's Original Sin". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ^ Schenck, Patience A. (November 2016). "Review of America's Original Sin". Friends Journal. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ Hughey, Aaron W. (March 6, 2016). "'America's Original Sin' is profound". Park City Daily News. p. C14. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ Goode, Cory (March 18, 2016). "All Christians should read this book". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ Callon, Emily L. (2017). "Review of America's Original Sin". Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development. 10 (1). Association of Christians in Student Development: 72–75.
- ^ Uhler, Jeff (May 2018). "Review of America's Original Sin". APC Forum. 20 (3). Association of Professional Chaplains.