S1E5 / THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO NAOMI
How does a Christian pastor keep her faith when so many who proclaim the same beliefs see her as an abomination?
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The Christian bible is filled with contradictions, its text contested even among adherents. With so much of “the gospel” in question, where does one’s faith come from? David and Christina explore the meaning of faith, the state of American Christianity, and the Separation of Church and State with Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart in this two-part episode.
In Part One they explore American Christianity at a crossroads and ask: will it continue its march toward megachurch white supremacy, or pivot to a more progressive and inclusive oasis of faith?
In Part Two, David and Christina delve deep into this question, on topics ranging from blind faith to the unreliability of the bible, the problematic nature of the concept of religious unity, the demise of Christian progressivism, and advice for secular candidates seeking to appeal to traditional Black congregations.
“The Bible is and has been a manifesto for imperialism, for colonialism, for violent policies. So, what do we make of this? That the same book that I read to find my own liberation is the same book that other people read to try to keep me in prison.”
Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart
