What does the Bible say about racism?

Answer 1

One of my favorites:
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers:for thereby some have entertained angels unaware.
Hebrews 13: 1-3
Even though it doesn't specifically deal with racism, it makes us aware that we should treat everyone as if they are God's messengers.

Answer 2

That is a good question. It does not have an easy answer. Rascism as we know it in this country has been tainted by the years of slavery that existed here. I do not think the bible adresses this type of rascism. However ther are a few instances where rascism is brought up.

There is one point in the old testament where aaron and miriam make fun of Moses' wife for being black. There is also a very strong hint that certain nationalities of people carry with them certain traits. IE Sodom. G-d also instructs the children of israel to destroy every single member of the nation of amalek.
So unfortunantly, it woudl seem that at least some form of prejudice existed in the bible and is condoned completly.

Answer 3

Some may say the Jews are best because they were chosen. The bible says differently. They were chosen but not because there was anything special about them. It was that they may be an instrument through which God could reach the world. Since God changed their laws and ways they were to be an example so others would see how good and righteous God is. His mercy was also shown through them since they continually played the harlot toward Him and rebelled. To whom much light is given much is required. So many times God was merciful to them but finally He judged them and set them aside. Now He has turned directly to the whole world. Jesus a humble carpenter from a little town has now effected many throughtout the globe. To be more specific about racism here is the deal. All men originated from one man and are therefore all the same. Through time and change in different areas of the earth and different appearances of mates many look different. It mainly started in the book of Genesis when the world defied Gods' command to spread out but instead made a big city. God then confused there language sent an earthquake and they scattered and couldnt understand each other. I hope this has been helpful, may God through the grace and blood and resurrection power of Jesus bless you. needgod.com

Answer 4

I don't believe the Bible addresses racism, people read into the Bible differently. Racism is a crude man-made evil, no idea why it exists, but in the end each person will be responsible for their hate towards others

Answer 5

Gal 3:28 There cannot be Jew nor Greek, there is no slave nor freeman, there is no male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Gal 3:29 And if you are of Christ, then you are a seed of Abraham, even heirs according to promise.

This is one verse that I think explains it. In Christ, there is no "race", no color. We are all the same. We all have sinned and needed forgiveness, Christ offers that to all, regardless of skin color.

Rev 15:4 Who will not fear You, Lord, and glorify Your name? For You only are holy. For all the nations will come and will worship before You, because Your righteousnesses were made known.

Nations here are people groups, not countries. All "races" or people groups will be represented in Heaven.

Racism has no place in the Church, it is not Biblical. Anyone who tells you differently is deceiving you.

Answer 6

The Bible tells a story about Peter and the sheet from heaven in Acts and makes it clear that all people are God's children.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

And behold a woman of Canaan came...
and cried unto him saying,
have mercy on me...
my daughter is sriously possessed with a devil.
But he answered her not a word.
And his disciples came and begged him,
saying, Send her away: for she crieth after us.
But he answered and said,
I am Not Sent But Unto The Lost Sheep Of The House of Israel.
But she came and knelt before him,
saying, Lord, help me.
But he answered her and said,
It Is Not Fair To Take The Children's Bread And Cast It To The Dogs.

Matthew 15:22-26

What's going on here? Is Jesus a racist?
No...

The twelve Jesus sent forth,
and commanded them saying,
Go ye not into the way of the Gentiles,
and into any city of the Samaritans
enter ye not:
But go ye rather unto The Lost Sheep of The House of Israel.

Matthew 10:5-6

When the son of man (Jesus referring to himself) shall sit on the throne of his glory,
ye (the disciples) also shall sit upon twelve thrones,
judging twelve tribes of Israel.

Matt hew 19:28

It goes to the credit of the fact he's not a god but rather a jewish prophet who practised what he preached.
In his lifetime he never converted a single gentile (non-jew) because he's sent only for Jews (the lost sheep of the house of israel).

Sounded racist but he's not...

Answer 9

Racism is wrong. All people were created with equal dignity and are loved equally by God. Racism robs them of their dignity and self-respect, which is not loving, and is against God.

Answer 10

Yea, though the honkies did oppress the nubians, the order shall reverse in due time. And God spake unto Abraham, kill your only son.

--Pure BS, 6:41