I've notice several questions dealing with the debate of whether Jesus was White or Black. Why does that matter? Would his message be any less or more true if he were white, black, or purple?
2006-08-25 04:41:49 · 46 answers · asked by Shaman 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Good question, it shouldn't matter and people who ask are on the wrong track.
The Bible describes Jesus and that should surfice.
2006-08-25 04:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not the skin colour that matter although it has its significant. Its the color of His blood. Its red. Universal red. Same as the first Adam. But only the "second Adam" blood is sinless. By the way, Jesus's great great great x 42 grandfather is Abraham from which the Jewish race is birthed. Its the chosen race, not becasue they are special, but its God's sovereign choice. Hence from this perpective Jesus's skin colour does matter becasue its God's chosen choice.
Its not about the significant of his message that impacts people, its just that, people question why God plays favouritism. To that i say, do you think the Jewish race is a privilege race. Would you want to be a Jew today ? Its special and its does has its privileges but not as the world defines it.
On a higher note, Jesus's mission is a spiritual one, and He is ultimately Spirit.
2006-08-25 04:54:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter a particle. Some try to make hay out of the fact that the Bible says His hair was like lamb's wool and his skin like bronze, but that was in a vision anyway. All we really know is what it says about the Man of Sorrows (Jesus) in Isaiah...that he wasn't physically attractive, he didn't attract attention because of his looks. You know, I think that's why there wasn't a detailed description in any of the Gospels written by those who were there.
But then I'm more interested in the inside of any human being than the outside. Some of the handsomest bodies have the ugliest personalities inside.
2006-08-25 04:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why is this an issue? Jesus was the same complexion as Saddam Hussein. After all he was Jewish.
It is not a huge deal to have a portrait of a black Jesus or white Jesus or Oriental or Hispanic Jesus, it helps people relate to him.
It only gets bad when all you see is a white Jesus, for example, especially when they they keep getting a white dude to play one on Tv or the movies.
2006-08-25 04:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by jeff m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter. There are no races, we come from the same parents, Adam and Eve. This is what is really important:
Have you ever lied, stolen, or used God's name in vain? It's appointed to man, once to die, then judgment. When you die, God will judge you by His Moral Laws. If you stand guilty before God on Judgment day, you will end up in Hell. The good news is that God is so kind that He provided a way for you to be forgiven and accepted into Heaven. Jesus Christ died on a cross and rose again to pay the debt for your sins. What you must do is Repent, which means to turn away from your sins, ask God's Forgiveness, and put your complete Trust in Jesus Christ. Only then will you be forgiven, and granted Eternal life in Heaven.
2006-08-25 05:10:14 · answer #5 · answered by fishinforsouls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it matter? Where was Jesus from? Where was he born. Would not his birthplace and genetics from his mother make him what he was? What was his mother? I think it is a matter of conscience. What color was santa clause? The tooth fairy? The easter bunny? Although mythological figures don't fit in, I would think that if he was a man, he would look like others of that time and place. I do not believe that Jesus is and was a mythological figure, just something to grow on.
2006-08-25 04:51:00 · answer #6 · answered by norobizaka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't. But you have to realize that we live in a very racist culture. White people want Jesus to be white. Black people want Jesus to be black. If a race can say that Jesus was their race, it will make them feel like they are part of the superior race.
2006-08-25 04:51:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not matter....I love Jesus just as much if he were black as if he were white or brown or yellow or purple........All I have to do is look in His eyes and know who He is....skin color disappears...though I might add that he was Jewish and that indicates he was most likely very tan to brown skinned
2006-08-25 04:54:01 · answer #8 · answered by truegrit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my church there's a picture of Jesus as an Eskimo. Parka. Snow shoes. Oakley mirrored goggles. Electric warming socks. Baby seal gloves. He's in a half-pipe, Dude. The whole nine yards.
2006-08-25 05:00:55 · answer #9 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahh...but would so many patriotic Americans be so gungho about racial profiling at airports if jesus was proven to look more arabic?
The question isn't academic because too many people seem to want to associate their race with Jesus Christ as proof that other races are inferior.
It's not quite on the same level as asking if people would accept a brown "barbie" doll.
2006-08-25 04:52:34 · answer #10 · answered by spindoccc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋