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Article: Robert P. Jones on the Doctrine of Discovery (REVIEW ESSAY) - In his new 2023 book The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy: And the Path to a Shared American Future (Simon & Schuster), the American religion scholar Robert P. Jones successfully integrates his enlightening discussion of the Doctrine of Discovery throughout his text. Pope Francis could learn a lot about the Doctrine of Discovery from Jones' new 2023 book. I did.

The US scholar finds the source of Trump’s racist appeal – and current culture wars over the teaching of the American past – in papal doctrine and deadly Christian certainties

"Real and actual violence is only becoming increasingly more likely"

In “The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy,” Robert P. Jones explores the harmful legacy of a 15th-century Christian doctrine used to justify expansion and colonization in the New World.

Join the Center on Faith and Justice and Public Religion Research Institute for a timely conversation following the release of Robert P. Jones’ new book The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future. Register to attend in person or to watch the event virtually!