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Why I’m a Fan of Jesus Christ, But I’m Not a Christian
Can you appreciate Jesus without worshiping him? Can you learn from his teachings while choosing to honor and explore your own ancestral lineage?
In this episode of Living Deeply, Markieta explores why she considers herself a fan of the Jesus Christ portrayed in biblical stories while no longer identifying as a Christian. She reflects on Jesus as a first-century Jewish man with his own ancestry, culture, and history—and asks why so many Black Americans were taught to develop a spiritual relationship with Jesus while often knowing very little about their own ancestors.
Markieta also explores a…
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