Kristian A. Smith Responds to Philip A. Mitchell on Anti-Blackness and African Spirituality

Critiquing Anti-Blackness in Theology

• 💡 The speaker openly judges those who refuse to critically think and uplift patriarchy and white supremacy, contrasting this with those who judge from the sidelines.
• 🎯 Emphasizes the need to understand the depth of anti-Blackness in fundamentalist theology to become more aware and identify it.
• 🔑 Notes the prevalence of spiritual bypassing and binary thinking in online discussions, where people are forced to choose between non-mutually exclusive concepts.

Anti-African Spirituality as Anti-Blackness

• 📌 Asserts that anti-African spirituality is inherently anti-Blackness, stating this idea originated from colonizers who imposed Christianity through white violence.
• ⚠️ Criticizes the condescending and patronizing tone of individuals who condemn indigenous spiritual practices like tarot cards, sage, and crystals as