Slavery, Scripture, and Skepticism: A Black Atheist Questions the Bible’s Morality

In this powerful conversation, we explore the deep contradictions between Christian scripture and the lived Black experience, especially when it comes to slavery. Our guest shares her personal journey from belief to atheism, shaped by critical questioning within the church and a confrontation with biblical passages that justified slavery. What happens when a faith tradition used to oppress is also the one embraced by the oppressed?This isn’t about attacking individuals, it’s about examining dangerous ideas with honesty, curiosity, and humanity.Relevant Topics / Chapter HeadingsThe Same Bible, Two Churches: How Segregation Was JustifiedThe Slavery Verses That Broke My FaithReligious Institutions That Profited From SlaveryWhen Black Faith Meets Black HistoryWhy Critical Thinking Is Not Encouraged in ChurchSlavery in the Bible vs. Slavery in America—Does It Matter?Is God Moral If He Allows Slavery?Can Religion Truly Uplift the Oppressed?Engaging Religious Ideas Without Attacking PeopleVisit us at www.Atheistville.com  for more content from Mike Smithgall and the Atheistville team 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@atheistville 💬 Want to be a guest or submit a question? Drop us a note at CONTACTCheck us out at: https://atheistville.buzzsprout.com  🔥 New episodes weekly from Atheistville — Mike Drop with Mike Smithgall, Ask an Atheist, and The Unholy Roundtable, Breakfast With a Heathen © 2025-2026 Atheistville Media