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Critical race theory is an important tool in better understanding how religion operates in America

  • Written by Tiffany Puett, Adjunct Professor of Religious and Theological Studies, St. Edward's University
Critical race theory is an important tool in better understanding how religion operates in AmericaMany churches propped up white supremacist beliefs through pulpit rhetoric and segregationist policies.AP Photo

The debate over critical race theory has played out in TV studios, school board meetings and state legislatures across the U.S. It has also found its way into churches.

The theory comprises a set of concepts that frame racism as...

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