"Black Religious Trauma and Abuse" by Dorothy W. Parker delves into the harrowing historical and psychological impact of religious trauma and abuse suffered by Blackness in America.

From the era of colonization, Christianity was weaponized by enslavers, embedding the belief that slavery was divinely ordained. This manipulation of faith served as a justification for the brutal treatment of enslaved Africans.

Fundamental Christian beliefs were taught alongside the idea that slavery was sanctioned by God. This narrative suggested that what might seem foolish to humans was actually the wisdom of God, reflecting a deeply entrenched ideology.

The intersection of religious doctrine and legal frameworks created a powerful system of oppression. Slave codes, designed to control every aspect of enslaved people's lives, were justified through selective interpretations of Biblical passages.

The legacy of this religious manipulation continues to affect Black communities today.