America's Original Sin

America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America
First edition
(with image of Edmund Pettus Bridge)
AuthorJim Wallis
LanguageEnglish
SubjectRace in the United States
PublisherBaker Publishing Group
Publication date2015
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint, eBook

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.

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References

  1. ↑ "Parables for Understanding a Nation's Racial 'Sin'". All Things Considered. NPR. October 11, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  2. ↑ Chitwood, Ken (December 17, 2015). "America's Original Sin". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  3. ↑ Schenck, Patience A. (November 2016). "Review of America's Original Sin". Friends Journal. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  4. ↑ Hughey, Aaron W. (March 6, 2016). "'America's Original Sin' is profound". Park City Daily News. p. C14. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  5. ↑ Goode, Cory (March 18, 2016). "All Christians should read this book". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Uhler, Jeff (May 2018). "Review of America's Original Sin". APC Forum. 20 (3). Association of Professional Chaplains.