The Dark Side of Divine Imagery: Are Sacred Symbols Tools of Oppression? - Part 4

DISCLAIMER: Learn and abide by all local laws. Any illegal activity or violence is condemned. The 19th century ushered in a new era of religious imagery, one that was deeply intertwined with the burgeoning ideologies of race. The rise of racial science sought to categorize humanity, often using religious iconography to bolster its claims. Images of the 'noble savage' and the 'fallen angel' were employed to create a visual lexicon that justified racial hierarchies.