• Toni Braxton shocked fans with a viral claim that the Bible “was written by a racist white man,” igniting a firestorm across Black Twitter. Her comments, made during a casual exchange with sister Tamar Braxton, have sparked both outrage and deeper conversations about faith, colonialism, and spiritual identity.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (TDR) — A sisterly FaceTime call between Toni and Tamar Braxton has turned into one of the most talked-about moments on social media this week, after a casually dropped comment by Toni Braxton questioning the authorship of the Bible sent shockwaves across the internet.

The drama unfolded on Tamar Braxton’s livestream, where she informed her viewers that she needed to log off and start Bible study. Nothing out of the ordinary—until Toni entered the conversation with a blunt question: “Why?”

Tamar, firmly rooted in her church upbringing, replied, “Because I’m saved and I read the Word.” But Toni, ever the provocateur, pressed again: “Why do you have Bible study?”

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Tamar, channeling her spiritual side, responded, “Because it’s important to know the Word. How else would we battle all these demons and witchcraft?”

Then came the line that detonated across timelines.

“There are other books,” Toni said, before concluding, “I mean, that book was written by a racist white man.”

Tamar’s jaw dropped. “Girl, get off my phone,” she snapped. “Girlfriend, get off my phone. I will call you back.”

Social Media Reacts: A Firestorm of Opinion

Within hours, the clip was trending on Black Twitter, drawing reactions ranging from disgust to applause. Many religious viewers were stunned, calling Toni’s statement “disrespectful,” “uninformed,” and “blasphemous.” Others, however, argued that her point—while provocative—wasn’t new.

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“Toni Braxton said what your theology professor tried to say more politely,” wrote one user.

Critics and defenders alike pointed to longstanding academic debates around how the Bible was translated, compiled, and interpreted through a Eurocentric lens—particularly during the eras of colonialism and slavery.

Memes quickly followed, with some joking that Toni must’ve had a private session with Dr. Umar Johnson or had spent too much time on TikTok’s “woke” side.

A History of Unfiltered Views

This isn’t Toni’s first time challenging mainstream religious norms. In a 2020 interview with The Guardian, she confessed that her deeply religious upbringing led to personal regrets.

“I regret not having more sex in my 20s,” she said. “Religion made me suppress that part of myself.”

Braxton’s family once cycled through several denominations—Jehovah’s Witnesses, Catholicism, and Methodism. When she asked her mother why they kept switching faiths, her mom quipped, “It was the ’70s.”

Now 56, the Grammy-winning singer no longer aligns with any organized religion.

“I wouldn’t say I was religious, but I am spiritual,” she told The Guardian. “I believe in a greater force.”

Beyond Shock: A Cultural Conversation

Whether Toni Braxton’s words were reckless or revolutionary, they’ve undoubtedly reopened conversations about faith, identity, and the role of religion in Black culture. For some, her comments were sacrilegious. For others, they were a brave challenge to long-held beliefs.

Does Toni Braxton owe fans an apology—or has she simply voiced a truth too uncomfortable for some to hear?

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