*Racism: A History

Religion and Theology cannot, must not, ignore its place, role, use and continued use, as a legitimating force of prejudice in History. To be fair, it has also been a force for "liberation," although I would question the terms such as "liberation," "national benevolence," and "tolerance." Part 2 would probably be of particular interest to those primarily interested in religion and theology as a force of establishing moral and racial superiority to legitimize conquest and colonialism. However, within the construction of racism and the drive for profit, religion and theology has always been, and still is, there - as we can see from this piece by BBC four.  

If we set the apologetics aside, what does religion and theology do now? The culture and habits of thought by which theology and religion constructs itself must be re-examined, re-considered, and re-appropriated. If the habits and culture are still there, and has been there, how is it possible to think that a new outcome will manifest? One can always respect and admire the philosophy and wisdom of religious traditions. But their political use throughout history, and today, should be scrutinized.