Toward a Kinder Future
The Church needs to make commitments to undo the damage of instilling white superiority beliefs. Churches worldwide can be part of a campaign to change the effects of domination and undo the belief in white superiority.

Whatweni:neh Freida J. Jacques
Onondaga Nation Turtle Clan Mother
Permalink: https://doi.org/10.1353/cro.2024.a963633
Abstract
The Church needs to make commitments to undo the damage of instilling white superiority beliefs. Churches worldwide can be part of a campaign to change the effects of domination and undo the belief in white superiority. Healing is needed between Indigenous people and those seeking reconciliation after a difficult history. Efforts are being made to address the effects of the boarding school era on Native families. Apologies have been made, but change is necessary. Steps towards healing and recovery include admitting harmful beliefs, sharing with others, releasing emotions, and resolving not to harm others in the future. Being an ally and speaking up against hatred and threats to Native people is important.

Published : 20 June 2025
Keywords
Freida Jacques
SUSTAINABILITY
Psychology
Emotions
Boarding schools
Dominance
Healing
Hate
Indigenous peoples
United States
US
Canada
Francis
Pope
How to Cite
Jacques, Freida J. 2024. “TOWARD A KINDER FUTURE.” Cross Currents 74 (4): 424–27.
https://doi.org/10.1353/cro.2024.a963633
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