Book

Heathen

Religion and Race in American History

Kathryn Gin Lum

2022

Harvard University Press

Associated Ideas, People, and Places

Origin Story

The Religious and Anti-Chinese Roots of “Replacement” Theory

Anti-Chinese hate took vicious and violent forms. Religion was at the heart of it.

by Kathryn Gin Lum via Arc: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera on July 26, 2022
Q&A

America and the "Heathen": How We Set Ourselves Apart From "Sh**hole Countries"

The concept of "heathenism" may seem outmoded, but it defines race and religion in America.

by Kathryn Gin Lum, Kathryn Joyce via Salon on July 4, 2022

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The American flag on a black background; underneath the flag the outline of the Christian cross is visible

How Christian Is Christian Nationalism?

Many Americans who advocate it have little interest in religion and an aversion to American culture as it currently exists. What really defines the movement?

by Kelefa Sanneh via The New Yorker on March 27, 2023

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