We cannot talk about Christianity in Britain without engaging with the broader framework of empire, colonialism and racism. This talk addresses the often submerged and unspoken reality of Christianity in post- Christendom, post-imperial Britain – namely, the elephant in the room with the words “race” written across one side and “racism” across the other.
Anthony Reddie is a research fellow in Black Theology at the Queen’s Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education. He is the author and editor of 13 books, including Is God Colour Blind?: Insights from black theology for Christian ministry and Black Theology, Slavery, and Contemporary Christianity. He is also the editor of Black Theology: An International Journal.