America's Original Sin
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 First edition (with image of Edmund Pettus Bridge) | |
| Author | Jim Wallis |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Race in the United States |
| Publisher | Baker Publishing Group |
Publication date | 2015 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print, eBook |
America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America is a 2015 book by Jim Wallis.[1][2]
The book calls for Americans to overcome racism in the United States, issuing an appeal rooted in fundamental Christian values.[3][4][5] It argues in favor of telling the truth about the American past, suggesting that this is essential to national redemption.[6] The book also discusses the concept of white privilege, arguing that it constitutes a sin.[7]
See also
- Dear White People
- Black Lives Matter
- White People – 2015 film exploring white privilege