we are not saying the worship of whiteness is like a religion, or functions akin to a religion. We are saying the worship of whiteness is a religion of millions of people, complete with developed beliefs, practices, and social organization. And, as we noted in the opening chapter, the dilemma is that whiteness as a religion requires and feeds on racial inequality. Such inequality is source and proof of white dominance and thus is necessary for the religion to function and thrive. This is why racial inequality and racism do not “go away” but merely change shape over time.
