THE MOST RACIST RELIGION

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No religion inherently promotes racism; rather, it is the interpretation and actions of individuals within those communities that can lead to discriminatory behavior.

Studies have shown that certain religious groups in the U.S. have varying levels of racial diversity. For example, Seventh-day Adventists, Muslims, and Jehovah’s Witnesses are among the most racially diverse religious groups. source

On the other hand, some studies suggest that white Christians in the U.S. are more likely to deny the existence of structural racism compared to their non-religious counterparts. source

Racism among white Christians is higher than among the nonreligious.

In public opinion polls, a clear pattern has emerged: White Christians are consistently more likely than whites who are religiously unaffiliated to deny the existence of structural racism. source

For example, surveys have shown that white Christians are nearly twice as likely as nonreligious whites to view the killings of Black men by police as isolated incidents rather than part of a broader pattern. Additionally, white Christians are more likely to see Confederate monuments as symbols of Southern pride rather than racism. source

Islamist extremism or radical Islam refers to a set of extremist beliefs, behaviors and ideologies within Islam. Primarily, violence by Muslim extremist groups is due to religious ideology, not race. source

White supremacist groups often use religion to justify their beliefs and actions. One of the most notable religious affiliations among these groups is the Christian Identity movement, which is a racist and antisemitic interpretation of Christianity.

This movement claims that white people of European descent are the true descendants of the biblical Israelites and promotes the idea of a coming apocalyptic race war. source source source