I ama bad person?

Question

I am racist now because my apartment neighbors r mean. Whenever i see another person of that race, i wanna hurt them. But i just don't see it in them i see it in others around here. What can i do to get a different view on them? I don't mean to be this way :/

It's chinese..and this is not the only time i had a hard time with them. I find them weird...

Answer 1

im guessin your neighbors are black and im black to and i really want to go all crazy on what you just said but im just going to cool it and give you advise. okay you cant be racist just because your neighbors have an different way of going about things than you. no one can honestly say there racist after one day and thats what your basically doing. if its anything i think you should just tell them to stop doing what ever there doing and if they dont then they you dont like them but your not racist cause if you were then you wouldnt like all black people period. and i know you like black music like beyonce right???? so your not racist okay!!!!!

Answer 2

As the old saying goes, it only takes one bad apple to spoil the bunch. As a result of the actions that you've endured from your neighbors, you're now jaded towards anyone of their race. This really isn't a good view to have, as there are many other people of that race that are also good people.

I would suggest this: Whenever you're tempted to have racist thoughts towards this group of people, think of someone of that same group who you like and respect. This will help you realize that you can't judge the entire race by a few bad encounters.

Answer 3

The real question is - is the root of the problem that your neighbors are causing you problems and happen to be oriental OR is it just because they are oriental?

If its because they cause you problems and happen to be oriental or black or any other race- it has nothing to do with being racist. The way to know the difference is if your neighbor was white and doing the same things this oriental neighbors are doing - would you still feel the same way?

Answer 4

Keep reminding yourself that race has nothing to do with personality. Culture can have a lot to do with it as well as experiences and upbringing. Try to go by each individual as a person.. not a black person or a chinese person or any specific kind of person.. but just a person. Also, what are they "mean" to you about? Think about their possible reasons... would you want to live next to you? Are either one of you being unreasonable?

Answer 5

If someone of your own race were mean to you, would you also hate your own race?

This is completely bizarre behavior. By the way, being a racist is bad, being a racist who wants to hurt someone is a psychiatric emergency. Get some help, and leave those people alone. At least you realize you have a problem, that's a start.

Answer 6

EVERYONE is a little "prejudice" from time to time. that doesnt mean you are "racist". even people who promote interracial communication/cooperation are prejudice whether they admit or not....at least just a little. just because you think another race is weird or dont particularly like them, that doesnt mean anything is wrong with YOU! its normal. and , its your right as a human being not to like EVERYONE! if you dont HATE them solely because of their race, you are not a racist. i would caution not judge the entire race based on the behavior of a few.

Answer 7

If you judge all people of a certain race negatively just because a few people of that race are a**holes then you ARE A RACIST.

You need to judge people as individuals, rather than by color.

Aren't there people of your own race who you don't like? So how would you feel if somebody hated your whole race just because of them?

Answer 8

Don't worry about it. You are aware of it and that is much more than most. Some claim to NOT be racist but hide it behind self rightousness.
Most who claim not to be racist toward a certain group usually has little or no exposure to that group.

Answer 9

i know. it's hard when the only people you are exposed to of a group are not nice. it's easy to stereotype. It happens to blacks, too.
for example if the only white people they see are mean and hateful then they will think all whites are that way.
the best thing to do is get involved in your life with groups that have blacks that are not like your neighbors. teachers, doctors, attorneys. people who are doing good in the world. fire fighters, etc. so you can see that not all people of that race are that way. there are many others who are not and you need to get yourself involved or exposed to them.

Answer 10

Jesus said that if you hate someone without just cause then you are committing murder in the sight of God. Therefore you must repent of this sin and turn to God to heal you. Trust Jesus to save you on Judgment Day. Acknowledge all your sins to God and truly repent. God will forgive you if you give your heart to Jesus. Then you will be born again and enter the Kingdom of Heaven.