The Dark Side of Divine Imagery: Are Sacred Symbols Tools of Oppression? - Part 3

DISCLAIMER: Learn and abide by all local laws. Any illegal activity or violence is condemned. As colonial powers expanded their empires, religious imagery became a potent tool for justifying domination and subjugation. The depiction of indigenous peoples as 'savage' contrasted sharply with the 'civilized' Christian imagery that adorned the walls of cathedrals. This stark dichotomy served to dehumanize entire races, framing them as obstacles to divine enlightenment.