Well the transatlantic slave trade specifically and its extent. The argument, by otherering Africans, in their depictions of them, they then fell under the purview of Christianity’s dominion over everything. And the patriarchy, influenced by Christianity, helped solidify it in western culture.
Colonialism and capitalism absolutely.
I’d argue patriarchy and slavery already existed with other justifications though Christianity was used to entrench them further.
Well the transatlantic slave trade specifically and its extent. The argument, by otherering Africans, in their depictions of them, they then fell under the purview of Christianity’s dominion over everything. And the patriarchy, influenced by Christianity, helped solidify it in western culture.