How purity culture and anti-Asian racism intersect in some white evangelical circles

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May 23, 2021 How purity culture and anti-Asian racism intersect in some white evangelical circles After the Atlanta spa shootings, which claimed the lives of six women of Asian descent, authorities said the shooter had targeted a place that served as a "temptation" for his "sex addiction." The statement stood out to theology experts and Christian Asians, who recognized the language as part of a broader landscape of "purity culture" that makes women — especially women of color — responsible for white men's lack of sexual control. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy