Mark Charles: Decolonizing Faith and Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress  | Peace Now Podcast
Channel: Brian Nuckols
Date: 2023-12-25

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In this episode of the Peace Now Podcast, we engage with Mark Charles, a former presidential candidate and a brilliant scholar. Mark's insights into historical trauma, decolonization, and the misuse of scriptures in justifying violence and oppression offer a transformative perspective on understanding and healing collective wounds especially in the United States. 

Key Highlights of the Interview:

Introduction to Mark Charles: Mark introduces himself traditionally with his four Navajo clans and acknowledges the Piscataway land where he resides, setting the stage for a conversation deeply rooted in respect for indigenous cultures and histories.

Decolonizing Faith: Mark delves into his current project, "Decolonizing Faith," a book that critically examines how the church and nations have misused scriptures to justify violence and oppression, offering a new lens to view faith and spirituality.

Doctrine of Discovery and Scriptural Critique: The conversation explores the Doctrine of Discovery and challenges scriptural justifications for colonial actions, particularly focusing on the book of Deuteronomy and its historical interpretations.

Historical Trauma and PITS: Mark discusses historical trauma and perpetration-induced traumatic stress (PITS), using these concepts to understand the reactions of white audiences to discussions about history and social injustice.

Critiquing Celebrated Figures: Mark offers a critical perspective on societal figures like Abraham Lincoln and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, revealing their roles in sustaining systemic white supremacy.

Independent Presidential Campaign: Reflecting on his independent run for president, Mark shares the challenges he faced in gaining national recognition and critiques the media's role in shaping political narratives.

Political Stance and Sustainability Critique: Mark explains his independent political stance, critiquing the assumptions of capitalism and questioning the sustainability of the United States' current consumption patterns.

Supporting Mark's Work: To support Mark's work, he suggests following him on social media under Wireless Hogan, purchasing signed copies of his book from his website, and engaging with his content on Patreon.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Mark Charles
03:15 - Mark's Traditional Introduction and Land Acknowledgment
07:40 - Insights into "Decolonizing Faith"
15:20 - Doctrine of Discovery and Scriptural Critique
22:30 - Historical Trauma and PITS Discussion
30:00 - Critiquing Celebrated Societal Figures
37:45 - Challenges of an Independent Presidential Campaign
45:10 - Mark's Political Stance and Sustainability Critique
52:35 - How to Support Mark's Work

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