Discussion of Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi on the Black Syllabus

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The following quote is from a discussion of Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi on the Black Syllabus:

 

"Consider that lack of connection with spirits/gods is a result of white supremacy and colonialism; the belief that (certain) humans are superior, and what we produce on this earth for our consumption is all that matters/is all that is real."

 

This struck me because the people who have done the most vile things on Earth pray to a God and believe in an after life -- or at least they say they do. Indeed white racism and Christianity go hand in hand.

 

Maybe I'll read this book.