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Most Christians today,at least publicly,would say racism has no place in the life of a Christian. In fact racism has become synonymous with hatred and hatred is clearly condemned in the Bible.
I believe there are different kinds of racism. One is just a pride in ones own race and wanting to preserve the racial makeup of a certain geographic or national area. Another type of racism is much more sinister in seeking the destruction of all other races. Still there are those who call other races derogatory names. I believe as a Christian it is never right to use course or foul language, including the N word and I dont allow my children to use language like this.
The reason for negative views of racism can come from many Biblical sources.
The Bible teaches we all come from one blood the blood of Adam. It also teaches in the book of Revelation that in heaven every tribe,kindred and people will be represented.
God that made the world and all things therein hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation Acts 17: 24 & 26
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands Revelation 7:9
The Bible also teaches us not to not look down on others or treat people differently than we would want to be treated.
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Galatians 5:14
Lets revisit hatred though for a second. Many Christians do not realize that there is one type of hatred the Bible does not condemn, in fact it encourages it. This is hatred of evil. God hates sin and wants his children to hate sin.
I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked. Psalm 26:5
Ye that love the Lord, hate evil Psalm 97:10
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil Proverbs 8:13
I do not hate anyone. I do however hate certain behaviours that are prevalent among certain ethnicities and races. This may sound like a cliché, but I have had many friends over the years from different racial backgrounds.
The Bible says that all men have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, it makes clear that the heart of man is wicked. However we also know that man is capable of some good because he is made in the image and likeness of God. This is why some mothers sacrifice themselves for their children. This is why a solider falls on a grenade to protect his comrades.
I say all this to say - I believe that among every race and ethnicity of people there are those who love their wives and children and would gladly lay down their lives for their family. They respect the private property of their neighbor and work hard to support their families. There are kind and generous people of every race..these things unite us in our common humanity.
This does not mean that every race demonstrates all the good qualities I previously mentioned at the same percentage level. Is it possible that some races of people are more prone to violence and anger than others? Is it possible that some races are more prone to laziness or theft than others? Many would argue these behaviors are all cultural and environmental. Even if it is biological, they would argue it is only at the individual level and not a racial level.
Some would point to passages like this one in Pauls letter to the Galatians to argue against any difference between races(and gender for that matter):
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28
It is true that in Christ, as Christians there are no differences based on our racial or ethnic background, or even our gender. What this refers to is in the Church we should not turn down someone from coming in who is of a different racial or ethnic background. We are Christians first, and then all these other things second. It also refers to the fact that when we leave these earthly bodies and when the new heaven and earth are made there will be no more races or ethnicities or even gender as marriage will be eliminated in the new order.
But that does not mean right now that there are not still differences, in this age and time. In fact the Bible makes it clear when it comes to gender that there is indeed a difference as to the roles and responsibilities of men and women. It makes the man the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the Church. The Bible forbids women from taking on the office of Bishop or deacon so clearly there are still differences.
I do believe that to have pride in ones own race is not the equivalent of hating all other races. The caucasian race, along with the sub race of northern Europeans who were my ancestors were a great people. They certainly were not perfect, but they built a civilization, one with roads, bridges, schools and churches. A civilization that encouraged the rule of law and a respect for others private property. This civilization believed in value of human life, and value of family and human dignity.
Some would raise the argument that the European peoples were not always so civilized and they would be correct in doing so. There were barbaric times where almost every evil imaginable took place, including human sacrifice. But the European peoples outgrew these horrible practices and came to condemn them wherever they occurred. But unlike Europeans who learned to better themselves, many other racial and ethnic groups around the world refused to accept what it means to be a civilized society. There are still places in the world today where cannibalism and human sacrifice exist. There are places were lack of respect for basic things like private property and rampant theft and corruption still exist.
For the reasons I state above I want America to keep its dominate white northern european heritage and see nothing wrong in fighting for that goal. But I dont meaning fighting in the way that many racists state on the internet and elsewhere. They call for violence and murder of those who are different. I call for a peaceful pride in our race, We still have time to educate our children, we still have time to take back our government by democratic means from those who would give it away to other races and ethnic groups in the name of multiculturalism.
I know it is considered racist to point out how ones race excels at certain things over others, but I do no believe it has to be based in hatred.
If you are a Christian who believes it is wrong to believe any race is superior in any way to other races then let me ask you these questions:
Do you believe Christianity is superior to all other religions?
Even if you are a missionary in another country with a different race or sub race can you honestly say you dont feel something different more comfort when you come home among your own race?
Can you answer why most people and probably you too..live in neighborhoods that reflect their own racial or ethnic background?
Why are most churches a majority of one ethnic group? There are black churches,chinese churches,Korean churches and yes white churches in America. Why is this?
I believe the answer is that in our heart of hearts we are all racists. There are certainly different levels of racists..with extreme racists actually wanting to hurt or kill other races which is clearly wrong from a Biblical perspective.
But a person preferring his own race to others and believing his race or ethnic background is superior in some ways to others or wanting to preserve the racial makeup of his country is not wrong.
In the Old Testament there is no way to cover the fact that the Mosaic law is full of what today would be called racist or bigoted rules. While the Israelites were to treat the foreigner in their land with respect, they were forbidden from taking on the customs or ways of the foreigner.
Many rules such as those for charging interest make a difference between how a brother Israelite would be treated and how a foreigner would be treated in different situations.
Later in the Old Testament God had the Israelite men send their wives away back to their homelands because they had intermarried with foreign nations.
Let me restate here in conclusion that I do not hate blacks,Asians or any other ethnic background. I do however believe in attempting to preserve the racial dominance of America that has made this nation the envy of all races and peoples around the world.
Is racism wrong for a Christian? | The Musings Of A Christian American Conservative
I believe there are different kinds of racism. One is just a pride in ones own race and wanting to preserve the racial makeup of a certain geographic or national area. Another type of racism is much more sinister in seeking the destruction of all other races. Still there are those who call other races derogatory names. I believe as a Christian it is never right to use course or foul language, including the N word and I dont allow my children to use language like this.
The reason for negative views of racism can come from many Biblical sources.
The Bible teaches we all come from one blood the blood of Adam. It also teaches in the book of Revelation that in heaven every tribe,kindred and people will be represented.
God that made the world and all things therein hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation Acts 17: 24 & 26
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands Revelation 7:9
The Bible also teaches us not to not look down on others or treat people differently than we would want to be treated.
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Galatians 5:14
Lets revisit hatred though for a second. Many Christians do not realize that there is one type of hatred the Bible does not condemn, in fact it encourages it. This is hatred of evil. God hates sin and wants his children to hate sin.
I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked. Psalm 26:5
Ye that love the Lord, hate evil Psalm 97:10
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil Proverbs 8:13
I do not hate anyone. I do however hate certain behaviours that are prevalent among certain ethnicities and races. This may sound like a cliché, but I have had many friends over the years from different racial backgrounds.
The Bible says that all men have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, it makes clear that the heart of man is wicked. However we also know that man is capable of some good because he is made in the image and likeness of God. This is why some mothers sacrifice themselves for their children. This is why a solider falls on a grenade to protect his comrades.
I say all this to say - I believe that among every race and ethnicity of people there are those who love their wives and children and would gladly lay down their lives for their family. They respect the private property of their neighbor and work hard to support their families. There are kind and generous people of every race..these things unite us in our common humanity.
This does not mean that every race demonstrates all the good qualities I previously mentioned at the same percentage level. Is it possible that some races of people are more prone to violence and anger than others? Is it possible that some races are more prone to laziness or theft than others? Many would argue these behaviors are all cultural and environmental. Even if it is biological, they would argue it is only at the individual level and not a racial level.
Some would point to passages like this one in Pauls letter to the Galatians to argue against any difference between races(and gender for that matter):
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28
It is true that in Christ, as Christians there are no differences based on our racial or ethnic background, or even our gender. What this refers to is in the Church we should not turn down someone from coming in who is of a different racial or ethnic background. We are Christians first, and then all these other things second. It also refers to the fact that when we leave these earthly bodies and when the new heaven and earth are made there will be no more races or ethnicities or even gender as marriage will be eliminated in the new order.
But that does not mean right now that there are not still differences, in this age and time. In fact the Bible makes it clear when it comes to gender that there is indeed a difference as to the roles and responsibilities of men and women. It makes the man the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the Church. The Bible forbids women from taking on the office of Bishop or deacon so clearly there are still differences.
I do believe that to have pride in ones own race is not the equivalent of hating all other races. The caucasian race, along with the sub race of northern Europeans who were my ancestors were a great people. They certainly were not perfect, but they built a civilization, one with roads, bridges, schools and churches. A civilization that encouraged the rule of law and a respect for others private property. This civilization believed in value of human life, and value of family and human dignity.
Some would raise the argument that the European peoples were not always so civilized and they would be correct in doing so. There were barbaric times where almost every evil imaginable took place, including human sacrifice. But the European peoples outgrew these horrible practices and came to condemn them wherever they occurred. But unlike Europeans who learned to better themselves, many other racial and ethnic groups around the world refused to accept what it means to be a civilized society. There are still places in the world today where cannibalism and human sacrifice exist. There are places were lack of respect for basic things like private property and rampant theft and corruption still exist.
For the reasons I state above I want America to keep its dominate white northern european heritage and see nothing wrong in fighting for that goal. But I dont meaning fighting in the way that many racists state on the internet and elsewhere. They call for violence and murder of those who are different. I call for a peaceful pride in our race, We still have time to educate our children, we still have time to take back our government by democratic means from those who would give it away to other races and ethnic groups in the name of multiculturalism.
I know it is considered racist to point out how ones race excels at certain things over others, but I do no believe it has to be based in hatred.
If you are a Christian who believes it is wrong to believe any race is superior in any way to other races then let me ask you these questions:
Do you believe Christianity is superior to all other religions?
Even if you are a missionary in another country with a different race or sub race can you honestly say you dont feel something different more comfort when you come home among your own race?
Can you answer why most people and probably you too..live in neighborhoods that reflect their own racial or ethnic background?
Why are most churches a majority of one ethnic group? There are black churches,chinese churches,Korean churches and yes white churches in America. Why is this?
I believe the answer is that in our heart of hearts we are all racists. There are certainly different levels of racists..with extreme racists actually wanting to hurt or kill other races which is clearly wrong from a Biblical perspective.
But a person preferring his own race to others and believing his race or ethnic background is superior in some ways to others or wanting to preserve the racial makeup of his country is not wrong.
In the Old Testament there is no way to cover the fact that the Mosaic law is full of what today would be called racist or bigoted rules. While the Israelites were to treat the foreigner in their land with respect, they were forbidden from taking on the customs or ways of the foreigner.
Many rules such as those for charging interest make a difference between how a brother Israelite would be treated and how a foreigner would be treated in different situations.
Later in the Old Testament God had the Israelite men send their wives away back to their homelands because they had intermarried with foreign nations.
Let me restate here in conclusion that I do not hate blacks,Asians or any other ethnic background. I do however believe in attempting to preserve the racial dominance of America that has made this nation the envy of all races and peoples around the world.
Is racism wrong for a Christian? | The Musings Of A Christian American Conservative
