Devotional: Reading Hagar through the lens of Obstetric Racism

Composed as the culmination of a course on Faith and Violence, this devotional was written to address the ways in which our biblical stories can frame expectations that we bring into the world. Through combining resources on Obstetric Racism and exegesis of Hagar’s story in Genesis, readers are invited to move through four sections at their own pace.

Note: The devotional is intended to spur action and to be used in community. While you may read on your own, I encourage you to have conversation partners regarding the topic. If you choose to use this for a group devotional, please contact me at ktriggerduffert@gmail.com.

“A beautiful, powerful devotional on the theme of obstetric violence. A great example of practical theology, weaving together an impressive range of resources with the goal of abundant life for all.”
— Dr. Amy Plantinga Pauw, Henry P. Mobley Jr. Professor of Doctrinal Theology at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
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