Is the Sothern Baptist Denomination racist?

Question

As Christians, we must love everyone. If the denomination is racist, it needs to stop. Jesus commanded us to love our neighbour as ourself.

Answer 1

I don't think so. The Baptists I know hate everyone equally.

Answer 2

I am a Southern Baptist, and I'm not racist. I don't know where you got this idea... Was there racial tension in the South. Yes. Is there still racial tension in teh South. Somewhat yes. But does that make Southern Baptists racist. NO. We are just like any other Christian denomination. We have African Americans that are a vital part of our church, so I would think that that would mean that we do not descriminate against other races...

Answer 3

No definitely not. Baptists come from John "the Baptist" and they love everyone but hate sin - no matter who performs it. Where would you get the idea that Baptists are racist? They love the Lord and all of us come from Adam and Eve which makes us all brothers and sisters under God the Father. Your neighbour is the person nearest (neigh) to you and that can change from minute to minute, which means that we have to love everyone. Yes, I am a Baptist and love the Lord and ALL of His people. Thank you for your question.

Answer 4

Some are and are not. You are right, Christians should love one another but racism still exist in this southern denomination and others. I live in the South and right in the heart of the so-called Bible Belt. I would know! Some Christians don't hold true to loving one another especially when it comes to race. It's obvious the are not Christians.

Answer 5

My cousin is Southern Baptist and he's not racist at all. Honestly, I'm sure there's a few closet racists in every Christian denomination. no group is perfect!

Answer 6

The denomination is not racist. The term '"Southern" is purely geographical. Not everyone living in the south is racist. Stop being so stereotypical.

Answer 7

I have found with the Southern Baptist it depends which church you are in. They seem to be a very divided bunch, yet they all use the term Southern Baptist. Same with the Primitive Baptist.

Answer 8

Yes they are racist sexist and homophobic(i guess you have an issue with race but not with sexual orientation - typical fundie your own self!!!!) and they are also very unintelligent. take it from someone that lives in the bible belt. screams

to all of you that like to play the not a true christian card i have a lecture for you:

One of the most frustrating aspects of conversing with Christians has to do with the definition of the term Christian itself. It's easy for anyone to point the finger at the history of Christianity and show its atrocities…the Crusades, the Inquisition, the Nazis… But it is equally easy for someone else to say, "They weren't True Christians."

Now just what do you say to that? (If you're smart, you say nothing and walk away. But I'm not always smart.)

It seems that every Christian has their own definition of what it means to be a Christian. Silly me, I always thought a Christian was one who worshipped Jesus Christ as his/her savior. But to listen to some people, there's far more to it than that. Now, they can't come to an agreement on what those things might be, but they all insist that anyone who doesn't fit their special little definition isn't a Christian. The bible itself isn't clear on the subject, either. But then, the bible is full of contradictory passages, so this should be no surprise.

Some examples of the modern Christian's perspectives... I know of no Christian who accepts that Hitler and the Nazis could possibly have been Christian, despite Hitler's many speeches and writings, despite his words to friends, and despite the vocal beliefs of many of his followers. Similarly, groups like the KKK "aren't Christian," either, even though they constantly refer to Jesus. Catholics? No, they're not True Christians, according to many Protestants. And vice versa.

I've been told that the behaviors of some "supposed" Christians aren't in keeping with the Scriptures, which teach forgiveness, love, and kindness, blah blah blah…

Well, the thing is, some biblical writings do teach such behavior. However, the "good book" is also full of actual examples of the opposite, and from "godly" men, too. Overall, it's a situation of "do as I say, not as I do." And we all know how well that works.

If one were to approach someone described as not being a "real" Christian, they'd insist that they are as "real" as they come. And in their minds, they probably are. So what point is really made by saying they aren't? It's simply a way to dismiss them, to write them off as being pretenders. But that doesn't change the fact that they are, whether one likes it or not, a representative of their professed beliefs. They may not be representative of the best aspects of said belief, but few people are, no matter the beliefs.

To my way of thinking, if you call yourself a Christian, and believe yourself to be a Christian, then it doesn't matter a bit if others think you're Christian or not. It's just a situation of some Christians not wanting to accept that Christians can be scum, just like anyone else.

Answer 9

Southern baptist churches vary in what they believe. Even though they all should believe the Bible strictly, some churches vary from that (wrongly) and believe what they want. This effects all churches/denominations though, not just Southern Baptists. :)

Answer 10

No because there are bi-racial southern baptist churches... No matter what denomination church you find , there will be racist individuals that go there. But i can go to any church and be welcomed by their members.

Answer 11

No southern Baptists are not racists im southern baptist and im not racist in any way shape or form thank you.