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White Jesus

Symbol of Control or Roman Revision

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๐•ฎ๐–”๐–š๐–—๐–†๐–Œ๐–Š๐–”๐–š๐–˜ ๐•ฎ๐–๐–—๐–Ž๐–˜
May 17, 2025
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The Western image of Jesus developed into a white depiction. Was this motivated by white supremacy, or was it a result of the institutionalized Roman church?

History shows the latter. Let us examine Jesus and the ancient church to understand who he was. And what they meant when they reimagined him.

What Color was Jesus?

Western ease has made us forget thatโ€ฆ

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