Why are churches either mostly black, or mostly white?

[mustudent]

Why do we worship separately?

 

[Asclepias]

White Jesus

 

[TheOldSchool]

Jesus is blond haired, blue eyed, and OMG HE WANTS TO KILL YOU!!!

^ Gigantic mural overseeing the pews at the Basilica of St. Mary in D.C.

 

[mustudent]

White Jesus

Well technically Jesus was probably of darker skin, and would that really be relevant?

 

[Asclepias]

White Jesus

Well technically Jesus was probably of darker skin, and would that really be relevant?

Very relevant.

 

[ClosedCaption]

The same reason our crime is separated

 

[TheOldSchool]

 

[koshergrl]

Blacks are concentrated in certain neighborhoods, thanks to progressive social engineering. People tend to go to churches near their homes.

Thus, churches in/near black neighborhoods attract black people who live there.

In smaller towns, blacks still prefer hanging out with other blacks. So they start churches just for themselves.

 

[mustudent]

White Jesus

Well technically Jesus was probably of darker skin, and would that really be relevant?

Very relevant.

Are you saying we worship separately because no one can agree on Jesus skin color?

 

[mustudent]

The same reason our crime is separated

Can you elaborate on that?

 

[mustudent]

Blacks are concentrated in certain neighborhoods, thanks to progressive social engineering. People tend to go to churches near their homes.

Thus, churches in/near black neighborhoods attract black people who live there.

In smaller towns, blacks still prefer hanging out with other blacks. So they start churches just for themselves.

Even in the same neighborhoods there will be a more "white" and more "black" church of the same religion. Shouldn't both be able to come together under God?

 

[martybegan]

Well the basis is the refusal of the white Churches after the Civil War to admit black members, either de jure, or de facto. The current reason is a combination of this, and the frank matter that blacks and white, evangelicals in particular, worship differently.

 

[ClosedCaption]

The same reason our crime is separated

Can you elaborate on that?

Crime occurs mostly within like communities. So when someone says 90% of blacks are victims of other blacks thats the same as Indian on Indian, white on white, etc. Same goes for religion...people self segregate all the time and its interesting that no one has brought up the church angle to highlight it.

Good work OP

 

[ClosedCaption]

Blacks are concentrated in certain neighborhoods, thanks to progressive social engineering. People tend to go to churches near their homes.

Thus, churches in/near black neighborhoods attract black people who live there.

In smaller towns, blacks still prefer hanging out with other blacks. So they start churches just for themselves.

If by progressive social engineering you mean burning down black communities for decades then I'd agree...but not sure why thats "progressive"....Oh before you ask.

1921: May 30- June 1. Tulsa, OK. Black Wall Street Massacre
1922. May 6, June 9 Kirven, Texas
1923: January 1. Rosewood, FL Rosewood Massacre
1930: October 12-15 Sainte Genevieve, MO
1931: March Scottsboro, AL
1935: March 19 Harlem, NY Harlem Riot of 1935
1943: May Mobile, AL
1943: June Los Angeles, CA Zoot Suit Riot
1943: June 15-16 Beaumont, TX Beaumont Race Riot of 1943
1943: June 20 Detroit, MI Detroit Race Riot
1943:August1 Harlem,NY Harlem Riot of 1943
1949: August-September Peekskill, NY
1951: July 11-12 Cicero County, IL Cicero Race Riot
1958: Maxton, NC Battle of Hayes Pond
1959: February Pearl River County, MS
1960: April Biloxi Beach, MS
1962: October Oxford, MS Uni of Mississippi
1963: September 30. Oxford, MS Ole Miss Riot
1963: July 11Cambridge, MD Cambridge riot of 1963
1963: May 13 Birmingham, AL Bombings
1964: July Brooklyn, NY
1964: July 18 Harlem, NY Harlem Riot of 1964
1964: July 24-26 Rochester, NY Rochester riot
1964: August Jersey City, NJ
1964: August Paterson, NJ
1964: August Elizabeth, NJ
1964: August Chicago, IL
1964: August 28 Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia 1964 race riot
1965: March 7 Selma, AL Bloody Sunday
1965: July Springfield, MA
1965: August 11-17 Los Angeles, CA Watts Riot

... only to name a few....

 

[mustudent]

Well the basis is the refusal of the white Churches after the Civil War to admit black members, either de jure, or de facto. The current reason is a combination of this, and the frank matter that blacks and white, evangelicals in particular, worship differently.

Differently in what ways?

 

[martybegan]

Well the basis is the refusal of the white Churches after the Civil War to admit black members, either de jure, or de facto. The current reason is a combination of this, and the frank matter that blacks and white, evangelicals in particular, worship differently.

Differently in what ways?

Look up a youtube of a black preacher and a white preacher and see for yourself.

 

[mustudent]

I understand people feeling comforted by being around others more like them. I just feel its taboo that people practice acceptance and such in their churches, but then cannot come together spiritually or in society although they may share the same religion, values, and beliefs. Just because the other person if of a different race..

 

[mustudent]

Well the basis is the refusal of the white Churches after the Civil War to admit black members, either de jure, or de facto. The current reason is a combination of this, and the frank matter that blacks and white, evangelicals in particular, worship differently.

Differently in what ways?

Look up a youtube of a black preacher and a white preacher and see for yourself.

I am sure there are some preachers who have a certain way of preaching that may be different, but not all white preaches preach the same, and not all black preachers preach the same.

 

[bodecea]

Why do we worship separately?

Don't see that as the case around here. Odd. Where are you living that you see that?

 

[Asclepias]

White Jesus

Well technically Jesus was probably of darker skin, and would that really be relevant?

Very relevant.

Are you saying we worship separately because no one can agree on Jesus skin color?

No. I was just trying to be funny.

The reason we worship separately has to do with vibe. Most Black churches I have been to are soulful, loud, and alive. The White ones are very quiet, serious, and uneventful. You go where you feel more comfortable and natural.