United Methodist Church and racism?

Question

Last week, black and white leaders and members of the United Methodist church joined hands with leaders and members of AME church in a ceremony of forgiveness and repentance. Words of apology were offered and accepted. Faith in mankind and a higher power was renewed.

Still all those in attendance agreed, the ceremony was largely symbolic. The real test of this reconciliation will be in the days to come. Most people in word denounce racism, but their deeds clearly demonstrate the opposite.

My faith? Not in man! Not in man's so-called religion! I HATE RELIGION FOR THIS VERY REASON!!!! How is it possible to call one self a "Christian" but hate people from different ethnicities?
These are the same people that try and tell us how to live?! Don't preach Jesus to me, while knifing me in the back. Comments? I know I'm coming off as sounding angry. That's because I am. I hate organized religion! The biggest fiasco of all time!

Answer 1

Slow ur roll, my friend! You are feeding the white so-called religious bigamist. Some of the posters on here just showed you that racism still exist in between and outside the fours walls of churches and most of all the religions. I don't like organized religion either but religion without it is bias also. I go to a predominately white church and some whites refuse to shake my hand but call themselves Christians. I am not there for them but for Jesus and to hear the word of God. Some ethnic groups don't realize that Jesus wasn't white but a Jew. The very ones who thinks they are going to heaven are going to Hell because of bigotry and racism!

Shalom
dbd

Answer 2

Religion is responsible for the majority of wars, conflict and murder of innocent life since humanity began. There is considerable evidence to classify religion as evil, and talk of religion (Gods etc) should be banned. Because the records prove over and over again throughout humanity that religion is clearly responsible for crimes against humanity, taking part in any religious activity should also be outlawed and made a criminal offence.

The world would be a much happier and peaceful place if religion ceased to exist. Although there are some decent religious believers and preachers, they are unwittingly spreading evil around our world, and that they should simply keep their beliefs and thoughts to themselves in the best interests of humanity, or suffer the consequences for their actions.

People should consider that the world would be like Heaven if religion ceased to exist, but all the believers and preachers have turned the planet into Hell.

Answer 3

The two biggest racist Christian churches in the USA are National Baptist and AME, both are Black churches. Both teach racism and hatred of whites-how can there ever be any kind of reconciliation if the "supposed" victim party is actually the criminal here. You watch the sermons that come out of these two very large ***** Churches and you will see continuous hate preached.

Answer 4

I "was" raised methodist, but logic kicked in durring addolecence due to cross examination of religion and history. I have came to the conclusion that we can only use our individual hearts to filter and decode the propeganda that organized religions spout. I can't devotely follow religions that say god is love, but only for us... or ones that speak against, yet practice genocide. (Not naming any because it will just cause arguements)

Long story short, if you don't feel better after church is over every sunday, and/or dread going, then stop and start self study...it's far more enlightening. :)

Answer 5

This is the same story over and over again, while non-Christians are just as vile in racism as many Christians, the truth of the matter is just what you nailed on. RELIGION, Christ never said that he came to give us religion and to give it more abundantly, religion is a cancer on true Christianity which is not a religion, but a walk of life. People are racists, not religions, but they use religion to power up the hate.

Answer 6

well good thing is in your anger youre seeing one thing clearly.
Do not have faith in humans.
When i go to church, i worship God, not my Pastor, not my boss, God. period.
We can only strive to be like Christ, and just because we fall, He doesnt deny us salvation.
Because He knows only the Father can judge.
So stop judging Humankind before you have a stroke. Start judging Jesus, youll never find fault, as He DID NOT ORGANIZE Catholisism, or Methodist etc. He simply said "Come to me."
Peace.

Answer 7

my mom and I actually quit going to a methodist church we belonged to at the time because the new preacher gave a black family the evil eye throughout his sermon... the only time I go now is for a funeral or a wedding.

Of course there were a kazillion (yes, its a real number to me, dammit) other reasons I quit going.

Answer 8

I don't mean to belittle your pain, but really. What did I do to you? Has anyone done to you what was done to Jesus? We are told to examine our heart before the lord's supper. You should let loose of this anger because the destruction is now hurting you. Please know that I am truly sorry for whatever pain you have (or will) experienced. I hope that you will find it in your heart to forgive those who have sinned against you. You are loved and in my prayers.

Answer 9

I hate organized religion too. Jesus is not organized religion, and those who hate do not represent God.

Ask God to help you and stop worrying about those hateful so called Christan's because they are not.. God bless you.

Answer 10

This is not true in all United Methodist Churches. we have alot of different ethnic people in our church. And there is no problem.