Racism and Structural Sin: Confronting Injustice with the Eyes of Faith

by Conor M. Kelly

Publisher:

Liturgical Press

, 2023

Overview

As a people of faith inspired by the belief that every human person is created in the image and likeness of God, Catholics have a responsibility to be champions for racial justice. Racism and Structural Sin invites readers to not only confront racism on a personal level but also to examine the root causes and perpetuated structures of this sin. Grounded in church teaching and pastoral practice, this book is a resource for Catholics—especially White Catholics—looking to wrestle with the challenges of race in the United States today through the eyes of their faith.

Key Features

• Invites readers to not only confront racism on a personal level.
• Examines the root causes and perpetuated structures of this sin.
• Explains challenges of race in the United States today through the eyes of their faith.

Praise for Racism and Structural Sin

Conor M. Kelly’s book stands out for clarity, simplicity, and accessibility; and it remarkably engages our daily experiences on racial inequality in America. He weaves with absolute plainness both personal, and social experiences with theological propositions and church teachings, drawing the reader into personal commitment to human dignity and the common good. This is the book for instruction and faith formation.

--Ferdinand Okorie, Editor-in-chief, U.S. Catholic

Racism and Structural Sin is especially recommended for personal, community, church, seminary, college, and social issues collections.

A practical and pastoral guide, this slender volume delivers on its promise of its subtitle.

--Catholic Books Review

Product Details

• Title: Racism and Structural Sin: Confronting Injustice with the Eyes of Faith
• Author: Conor M. Kelly
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Print Publication Date: 2023
• Pages: 128
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9780814667835, 9780814667842, 081466783X, 0814667848
• Resource ID: LLS:RCSMSTRCTRLYFTH
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-09T19:50:40Z

About Conor M. Kelly

Conor M. Kelly is an associate professor in the department of theology at Marquette University. He completed his theological training at the University of Notre Dame (BA and MTS) and Boston College (PhD). His research and teaching examine the implications of Catholic ethics for ordinary life. He and his family are parishioners at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.