Racism is not about hate and ignorance. It’s about greed. And it always has been.
In The Anti-Greed Gospel, Black Christian historian Malcolm Foley shows how racism is part of a cycle of self-interest that begins in a lust for power and money and causes violence and exploitation. The church can break this cycle by building communities of deep economic solidarity, anti-violence, and truth telling.
“Presents a searing critique of the status quo and points Christians to a redemptive path forward. A must-read book for the American church.”
—Kristin Kobes Du Mez, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus and John Wayne
“This book, properly understood and applied, has the potential to topple our monuments to Mammon and make room for real racial justice in both church and society.”
—Jemar Tisby, New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and The Spirit of Justice; professor, Simmons College of Kentucky
Dr. Malcolm Foley is the Special Advisor to the President for Equity and Campus Engagement at Baylor University and the Director of Black Church Studies at George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He holds a B.A. in Religious Studies and Finance from Washington University in St. Louis, an M.Div. from Yale Divinity School, and a Ph.D. in Religion from Baylor University. His doctoral research examines African American Protestant responses to lynching between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, exploring the intersection of theology, race, and social justice.
In addition to his academic and administrative roles, Dr. Foley is a co-pastor at Mosaic Waco, a multicultural church dedicated to fostering inclusivity and community engagement. He also serves as Treasurer of the Big XII Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, advocating for institutional diversity and inclusion.
Dr. Foley’s scholarship and public engagement focus on racial justice, theological responses to systemic oppression, and the role of the Black church in addressing social issues. His recent book, The Anti-Greed Gospel, examines the links between racism, economic exploitation, and Christian ethics. Through his academic, pastoral, and leadership work, Dr. Foley is committed to advancing equity and reconciliation within both church and society.
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