Unsettling Truths

In this insightful exploration, Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah examine the historical and cultural implications of the "Doctrine of Discovery," a 15th-century edict that enabled Christian explorers to claim lands they "discovered." They argue that this doctrine has perpetuated challenges such as American triumphalism and systemic injustices, impacting minority communities through a legacy of colonization and oppression. The authors advocate for a collective reckoning with these injustices, encouraging truth-telling as a path toward healing and reconciliation within society and the church.