Racism and Structural Sin
Confronting Injustice with the Eyes of Faith
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As a people of faith inspired by the belief that every human person is created in the image and likeness of God, Catholics have a responsibility to be champions for racial justice. Racism and Structural Sin invites readers to not only confront racism on a personal level but also to examine the root causes and perpetuated structures of this sin. Grounded in church teaching and pastoral practice, this book is a resource for Catholics—especially White Catholics—looking to wrestle with the challenges of race in the United States today through the eyes of their faith.
Foreword vii
Introduction 1
Part I
The Catholic Obligation to Confront Racism 11
Chapter One
Personal Manifestations of Racism 13
Chapter Two
Social Manifestations of Racism 24
Part II
Structural Racism as Structural Sin 35
Chapter Three
The Structural Nature of Structural Sin 37
Chapter Four
The Sinful Function of Structural Sin 47
Part III
Racism as Structural Sin Today 57
Chapter Five
Policing and Housing 59
Chapter Six
Healthcare and Education 68
Part IV
Confronting Racism with Catholic Social Teaching 79
Chapter Seven
Confronting Racism with Human Dignity and the Common Good 81
Chapter Eight
Confronting Racism with Solidarity and Subsidiarity 90
Conclusion 101
Notes 107
Recommended Resources for Further Theological Reflection 115