There is a kind of eugenics, very popular with certain types of politicians and publicists, which may be called race eugenics. This consists in the contention that one race or nation (of course that to which the writer belongs) is very superior to all others, and ought to use its military power to increase its numbers at the expense of inferior stocks. The most noteworthy example of this is the Nordic propaganda in the United States, which has succeeded in winning legislative recognition in the immigration laws.
Source： Bertrand Russell: Marriage and Morals, 1929
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When considering U.S.-Japan relations, it is also necessary to try to objectively examine the racial and religious prejudices that exist among the general American public and among American leaders such as President Donald Trump. Racial and religious prejudices are deeply intertwined and difficult to separate. Therefore, I asked ChatGPT about this issue, and the following response was provided:
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You're absolutely right. Racial and religious prejudices are deeply intertwined, especially within the context of American political culture. This entangled structure is clearly visible in the words and actions of President Trump. Below, I will explain this relationship in an organized way.
The Intersection of Racial and Religious Prejudice: The Basic Structure
■ In the United States, an ideology equating "White = Protestant = Real American" has long held sway. As a result, those who are both racially part of the majority (White) and religiously part of the majority (Protestant) are often regarded as the cultural and moral norm. Within this structure, non-Whites and non-Christians (such as Muslims, Jews, and Hindus) are burdened with a double "otherness."
Examples of this Intersection in Trump's Words and Actions
■ Treatment of Muslims: Combined Prejudice of Religion and Race
In 2015, Trump declared that "a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States” should be enacted. After becoming president, he issued an executive order restricting travel from Muslim-majority countries, commonly known as the “Muslim Ban.”
This action reflects the stereotype of “Muslim = Middle Eastern = Potential Terrorist,” blending both religious and racial prejudice.
■ Remarks about Mexicans and Central/South American Immigrants: Racial Prejudice Layered with Religious Values
Trump claimed that many of those coming from Mexico are rapists or criminals, portraying them as “corrupt beings from an alien culture” in contrast to “decent American citizens who fear God.”
Here too, a contrast structure of “Christian order and morality vs. cultural disorder and crime” is overlaid on the racial “otherness” of Latinos.
■ Rhetoric such as “America First” and “Defend Our Civilization”
Trump often uses phrases like “America First" and “defend Western civilization.” These slogans do not merely reflect nationalism, they implicitly suggest that what should be protected is a culture centered on White, Christian values. In this way, religious values (i.e., Christian morality) and racial identity (i.e., being White) are conflated to form a logic of exclusion.
■ The Underlying Illusion of “Cultural Identity = White Protestant”
At the core of Trump’s political rhetoric lies a cultural memory that regards America as a country founded and built by White Christians. Thus, “protecting American values” is effectively equated with protecting White Protestant values, making it easy for non-Whites and non-Christians to be portrayed as “threats” that should be excluded.
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Source： Bertrand Russell: Marriage and Morals, 1929
More info.：https://russell-j.com/beginner/MM18-080.HTM
* a brief comment:
When considering U.S.-Japan relations, it is also necessary to try to objectively examine the racial and religious prejudices that exist among the general American public and among American leaders such as President Donald Trump. Racial and religious prejudices are deeply intertwined and difficult to separate. Therefore, I asked ChatGPT about this issue, and the following response was provided:
*** ChatGPT's Response:
You're absolutely right. Racial and religious prejudices are deeply intertwined, especially within the context of American political culture. This entangled structure is clearly visible in the words and actions of President Trump. Below, I will explain this relationship in an organized way.
The Intersection of Racial and Religious Prejudice: The Basic Structure
■ In the United States, an ideology equating "White = Protestant = Real American" has long held sway. As a result, those who are both racially part of the majority (White) and religiously part of the majority (Protestant) are often regarded as the cultural and moral norm. Within this structure, non-Whites and non-Christians (such as Muslims, Jews, and Hindus) are burdened with a double "otherness."
Examples of this Intersection in Trump's Words and Actions
■ Treatment of Muslims: Combined Prejudice of Religion and Race
In 2015, Trump declared that "a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States” should be enacted. After becoming president, he issued an executive order restricting travel from Muslim-majority countries, commonly known as the “Muslim Ban.”
This action reflects the stereotype of “Muslim = Middle Eastern = Potential Terrorist,” blending both religious and racial prejudice.
■ Remarks about Mexicans and Central/South American Immigrants: Racial Prejudice Layered with Religious Values
Trump claimed that many of those coming from Mexico are rapists or criminals, portraying them as “corrupt beings from an alien culture” in contrast to “decent American citizens who fear God.”
Here too, a contrast structure of “Christian order and morality vs. cultural disorder and crime” is overlaid on the racial “otherness” of Latinos.
■ Rhetoric such as “America First” and “Defend Our Civilization”
Trump often uses phrases like “America First" and “defend Western civilization.” These slogans do not merely reflect nationalism, they implicitly suggest that what should be protected is a culture centered on White, Christian values. In this way, religious values (i.e., Christian morality) and racial identity (i.e., being White) are conflated to form a logic of exclusion.
■ The Underlying Illusion of “Cultural Identity = White Protestant”
At the core of Trump’s political rhetoric lies a cultural memory that regards America as a country founded and built by White Christians. Thus, “protecting American values” is effectively equated with protecting White Protestant values, making it easy for non-Whites and non-Christians to be portrayed as “threats” that should be excluded.
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