Interpreting God in The Color Purple Historically, in Christian religions God and Jesus have been represented as white men. The main reason for this are white missionaries spread their religion to the other ethnic groups. ... Thinking of God in this new light Celie is able to feel closer to God and religion. ... They open her mind up to looking at religion in a different light. ... Celie has to lose her religion before she can rediscover God. ...

• Word Count: 945
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School