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Ancient Christian thinkers made a case for reparations that has striking relevance today

  • Written by David Lincicum, Associate Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame
imageSome ancient theologians argued that the Israelites deserved a share of Egypt's wealth after being enslaved for centuries.Culture Club/Hulton Archive via Getty Images

Reparations to Black Americans for centuries of slavery and oppression have been discussed for a long time. But ever since journalist and author Ta-Nehisi Coates wrote “The Case...

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