I am a middle aged white male living in central Mississippi where Baptist churches are still segregated. Yes, still now, in the 21st century, white preachers have told me:
1. God is white.
2. God lets ****ers in heaven, but makes them white 'cause there ain't no ****ers in "their" heaven.
3. Blacks like the current arrangement (segregated churches) and that all are better off for it.
The black churches are identified as "Missionary Baptist" so the white folk don't make any mistakes.
Blacks are also strongly discouraged from attending southern white baptist churches funeral, wedding, or christening services. In my minds eye, I can see the spirits of cloaked clansmen plotting and carrying out lynchings from the pews.
2006-07-12 03:45:17 · 19 answers · asked by Chronic Observer 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's why I absolutely despise organized religion.
I'm so glad my family moved away from Mississippi and raised me in a place where diversity is looked upon as a good thing.
DISGUSTING...
2006-07-12 03:50:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I understand where your coming from. But I believe that preacher is wrong---should you change religions--I think not--My church recently went from Missionary to Southern Baptist---we have a few African Americans in our congregation---I only wish there were more.(Spanish Also) It is sad that in the 21st Century that segregation is still happening..
I believe you need to find another church home, because I feel that you will not change the people or the preacher.
Would you be discourage from attending a black church? If not maybe go there for a while until you find your place.
IM me if you would like to talk more on this subject.
2006-07-12 04:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by 2muchcoffee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sad to hear that but the reality is racism is still very much alive to this day, especially in the south. Are there any American Baptist Churches in your area? Unlike Southern Baptists, American Baptists are non-judgmental (or they are supposed to be at least). Perhaps if these "church people" actually picked up and read the Bible they would find that God wants us to love everyone.
2006-07-12 03:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by Ring Ring Ring Bananaphone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's absolutely horrible. Tell your "preacher" that you are all God's children, black, white, latino, asian, whatever. In fact, I'd like to know how he would answer this question. I am not Christian, but supposing I was.... I am half-black (mulatto). So am I only allowed in Church every other Sunday, or do I have to stand in the doorway with one foot in and one foot out? How does that work?
2006-07-12 03:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by Maria Isabel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is real sad that they feel that way. What happened to love thy neighbor? Is it only if they are white? My Bible doesn't say that. See - I am not downing your church - BUT... people like that give all Christians bad names. How can you call yourself a true Christian if you are going to segregate and call others names? That is not by any means a Christian attitude and people need to grow up. I am sure God is not proud of them and I am sure they will have to answer to their behavior. It is truly sad!
2006-07-12 03:50:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you attend a church with a bunch of bigoted, assholeish, rednecked, racist, hypocrites. Instead of complaining about it try to make a change and actually go to a dominantly black church. When they ask "Are there any guests", stand up and let them know that. You can even invite them to the other church as well.
2006-07-12 03:49:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not believe that preachers have said that to you. As for the "segregated" churches, no one forces African-Americans to have their own churches, they choose to, and prefer to worship in their own way, one that is not as boring as ours. I know plenty who do choose to worship with white people and are very happy doing so. It's a matter of preference.
2006-07-12 03:52:13 · answer #7 · answered by MamaMia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a different church even if it meant moving.My husband is from Mississippi and that is why He and I are not raising our sons there.
Peace of Christ,
Debra
2006-07-12 03:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeeeehaaawww! I don't like rednecks very much. But, in the bible god was very racists as was jesus on occasion. I'd move out of that area, or don't go to church.
2006-07-12 03:51:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because some peopel are still raised to believe that they are not equal and this belief can get passed down for generations and generations and its all these peopel end up knowing, they were taught as a child so they believe into adulthood that blacks and whites are not equal
2006-07-12 03:49:44 · answer #10 · answered by takingoverme248 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋