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Unveiling the Entanglements: Western Christianity and African Racialization

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Josias Tembo asks us to see Western Christianity as an abusive father we must finally sit down and confront.
Philosopher Josias Tembo discusses his research on how Western Christianity was foundational to the racialization and colonization of Africa. He explores the role of missionaries in reshaping African identity, spirituality, and social structures, and considers paths for healing through indigenous philosophies like Ubuntu.

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A measured conversation about Christianity, race, and African identity.

The episode pairs Wendy Aris with Josias Tembo in a discussion of how Western Christianity and racialization have shaped life in Africa. Tembo, speaking as both a philosopher and a critical philosopher of race, brings the conversation back to Zambia, South Africa, and the…

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