Unveiling the Church's Role in Slavery: Colonial Impact and Family Histories with Richard S. Reddy

In this episode of the Dis A fi Mi History Podcast, we explore the complex role of colonialism and the church in shaping Caribbean history and family legacies related to slavery. Host Wendy Aris is joined by distinguished historian Richard S. Reddy, who shares his profound insights into the church’s dual role of perpetuating and challenging slavery between the 15th and 19th centuries. Richard sheds light on the historical context, economic interests, and moral implications surrounding the church's involvement in slavery, emphasizing how these factors influence our understanding of family genealogy and heritage today. Join us for an enlightening conversation that encourages critical engagement with our past to better understand our present and shape our future. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to like, follow, subscribe, and write a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thank you!   Bio: Richard Reddie is a writer, researcher, cultural and religious commentator and broadcaster. He is director of justice and inclusion for Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and is the author and editor of several books, including the recently published Race for Justice (Lion/SPCK), Abolition! The struggle to abolish slavery in the British colonies (Lion Hudson) and Black Muslims in Britain (Lion Hudson).  https://www.premierchristianity.com/richard-reddie/1638.bio   Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Abolition-Struggle-Abolish-Slavery-Colonies/dp/0745952291   Follow: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eppinghall?lang=el Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #history #cariBBeaNChurchhistory #church #slavery #colonialhistory # #CaribbeanHistory #Religion #ABolition #podcast