A prophetic exploration of the Doctrine of Discovery's damaging legacy on American society and the church, urging truth-telling for conciliation.
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A prophetic exploration of the Doctrine of Discovery's damaging legacy on American society and the church, urging truth-telling for conciliation.
"You cannot discover lands already inhabited. In this prophetic blend of history, theology, and cultural commentary, Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah reveal the damaging effects of the "Doctrine of Discovery," which institutionalized American triumphalism and white supremacy. This book calls our nation and churches to a truth-telling that will expose past injustices and open the door to conciliation and true community"--
will contain mild spoilers
No sexual content depicted.
Brief mentions of historical violence related to colonization and slavery.
No profanity or strong language depicted.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQIA+ representation depicted.
Central focus on Christian theology, church history, and calls for church reform.
No witchcraft or occult themes depicted.
No evidence found in available sources.
Strong focus on social justice, anti-racism, and critique of American exceptionalism.
No self-harm or suicide themes depicted.
Recurring discussion of historical abuse, slavery, and systemic suffering of indigenous peoples.
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