#MorningGlory Researchers at {Stanford} examined how American Christians articulate their image of God. They discovered that when ppl view God as a white they also r more likely to believe that white are better suited 4 positions of leadership & authority than Black ppl. 1/

The chief researcher, psychologist Steven Roberts, summarized the major conclusion of his team’s studies: ‘Basically, if you believe that a white man rules the heavens, you are more likely to believe that white men should rule on Earth.’ 2/

Could our icons help dispel racist attitudes? How would your #Catholic parish respond to a crucifix with a Christ that is Black? 3/

I have seen #Catholics , incl clergy, display attitudes contrary to the truth that Black people are made in His image and likeness too. Could it be bc they have never seen Him with a Black visage? Has social conditioning to see God as white made them lose sight of this truth? 4/