Is there any religion that doesnt discriminate against black people in its doctrines?

Question

Islam / Christianty analysis ---

Islam: Islamic teachings are based on the Quran and Sunnah. The Quran tells Muslims to emulate the behavior of Muhammad as this is the exact "path to heaven". Islam is a religion which based no on "guiding people" but instead giving exact instructions on all conduct. This is why Muslim men grow beards and have uniformity in dress, all an attempt to follow a believed exact code of behavior laid out from God.

Muhammad owned slaves (mostly black) and the Quran and Sunnah never ban the practice of slavery. Since Muhammad owned slaves, slavery is forever excellent in Islam.

Conclusion: International African slave trade was invented by Muslims (see Sub-Saharan trade route). Muslims showed the international community the efficacy of African slave trading. It is difficult to see how Africa would have become the slave mecca without Islam. Therefore, it is difficult to imagine any belief system that has done more harm to Africans.

Christianty: The bible never banishes nor advocates slavery, but merely extolls good treatment of those who are slaves. Black people are never singled out for slavery nor protected from slavery.

Conclusion: Since black people have been the most exploited race when it comes to slavery, Christianty doesnt score high enough on the "ban slavery scale" and thus must be suspect.

Answer 1

Slaves in Islam were not banned because they were apart of the society. However slaves were given rights in islam they did not have previously.

In other words, slaves werent treated in the way you thought they were. Africans sold their own children for money.

Slaves werent all black during the time of the Prophet.

They had a lot of rights.

The Quran says on many an occasion that God has created us into different tribes so we may show understanding to each other.

And God also tells Arabs not to boast and consider themselves better than anyone else, the Prophet himself said this in his final speech before he passed away.

What I suggest is you read with an open mind and read everything you can. Then come to a conclusion. Because if you read with prejudice, you will find ways to rationalize your thought about someone when the truth is something else.

Remember Malcolm X?

Answer 2

What? First of all, "slaves" in Scripture were not called "black slaves" - slaves were of all types, and there was no market for a specific black slave trade.
Hell, the Jews were slaves of Egypt for how long? I think the same argument holds true for Muhammad - I'm Christian, but it stands to reason. People had slaves since the beginning of time.
I should also mention that the very first slaves sold anywhere in the world that were black Africans, were sold into slavery BY OTHER BLACKS. The West, particularly the EU and the United States, were of the very last to ever buy a slave.
Just because Muhammad owned slaves, does not mean that slavery was invented by Him.
That is pompus at best. You write a good paragraph, but your content is flawed beyond belief. It is quite clear that you want to cause a further problem for those decent folks who practice Islam. Don't they have enough problems already, with extremists giving them a bad name - without you adding salt to the wounds?? Perhaps the unlearned should endeavor to keep themselves quiet, for the good of everyone.

Answer 3

My friend, do you not know what was in the final speech of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him?

The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, freed all of his slaves, including the first Muadhin (the person who says the call to prayer) was Bilal a freed black slave. He also made rules that the Muslims were supposed to treat the slaves well, and for that is a good deed. And not all slaves were black, there were many Arab slaves as well, both male and female.

From the last sermon,

"All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not, therefore, do injustice to yourselves.

Remember, one day you will appear before God (The Creator) and you will answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone."

So we can clearly see 1300 years before the Emancipation Proclamation Muslims were freeings slaves, and the black were equal since then, not unlike America where this only happened 60 years ago.


Peace Be With You

Answer 4

That is a good question. The only religion that I can think of which does not discriminate against blacks is Judaism and Christianity. This should not be confused with Christians, because being a Christian does not necessary have anything to do with a religion.

Please note that Judiasm regulates slavery, but does not establish it. Also, this was as a form of protection, against extreme poverty or debt, and they were to be set free (if they wished to be set free) after their debts were paid, or at certain times when all debts were forgiven. These slaves were bondservants (meaning that they were not owned by their masters, but rather, they owed money which their masters paid on their behalf, in return they are under his care and employment until the debt is paid). Nothing in Judaism about blacks being lesser individuals or subject to slavery, etc. Those who were slaves after the manner of the slavery that we think of were severely destroyed by God. Moses' wife was certainly black, Solomon had a black wife (maybe more than one).

In Christianity, the heart and soul of it speaks against slavery, in fact it is the religion of liberty. This is so strong that I sometimes wonder if Christianity is ultimately responsible wherever slavery is missing today. In Christianity, we become slaves to freedom, righteousness, and justice.

Catholicism is considered by some to be a Christian religion, but many Christians cannot accept this due to the fact that much of it leaves people under bondage to the church, to traditions, to masters (including slave masters, priests, popes, etc), to religions, and so on.

Answer 5

This is kind of a touchy subject and not one to be taken lightly. It is also one that should not be interpreted loosely, as, if you will forgive me, you have have done, however, understandibly so.

You are right that there is a lot of slavery throughout history and in the Bible. However, one of the main Biblical stories of slavery is about Moses, the Isrealites and the Egyptians. We see very clearly that God did not condone slavery here. In fact, it takes up an entire book of the OT and kills and condems the Egyptians for it.

It also states very clearly, do unto others and to loose oneself by helping others, only then can you find yourself. While not directly stating it, slavery would be included as "not treating someone the way you want to be treated."
In fact, many times it is stated in the Bible that God punishes and condemns those who treat others badly - not just in slavery.

Slavery was widely practiced during Biblical times. Christianity was not formed by trying to change society as a whole all at once, but through changing each individual person/soul.
The Bible calls upon Slaves and Masters to serve eachother as brethren. If you did this, then relationship between Slave and Master is no longer. As for the "masters" who did not practice Christianity, the Bible speaks to those slaves about being gentle and good. This does, in no way, condone slavery. It is merely stating, due to circumstances of the time, if you are a slave, and you are called upon by Christ to suffer, then do it with a joyful heart, because CHRIST BECAME SERVANT TO ALL and we should follow His example.

Again, the Bible, even while speaking of slavery, doesn't condone it. It merely states situations of the time and tells us how to deal with them. It also says, if someone slaps you, give him your other cheek. This isn't condoning slapping people. Later, when Jesus is struck, He asks "Why do you hit Me?" He is telling them it is WRONG, but He doesn't physically act out. Resorting to violence is not the Christian way.

The Bible merely states that there are circumstances (i.e. Slavery) and there will be suffering. It helps to teach us to carry them out with Grace and Dignity as Christ did. If the opportunity arises where we can abolish Slavery or any other bad behavior, then by all mean, do so.

Answer 6

Uh, excuse me? The bible's pretty clear on slavery- "If you are a slave, seek your freedom- but if you can't, serve your master well"

The Bible shows where both Moses and King Solomon married and had kids with black wifes. The Offspring of King Solomans kids are called "Falasha Jews" and are considered to be part of the Royal Bloodline.

The bible is far more forgiving than Islam.

The islamic nations are barbaric- cutting off peoples tounges? Beheading them? Putting a childs arm under the back wheel of a car to break it because he was hungry so he stole an apply?

And the Islamic Hypocriticy- my Brother in Law is a hard core Muslem. So is my sister. She dresses like a street walker in New Yorks summer. My Brother in law likes his whiskey- preferably from Jack Daniels.

Aparently, in Islam you're only punished if you get caught doing those things, and if everyones doing them you aparently don't get punished.

Also consider that Jesus was the Son of God- as amptly demonstrated in the Bible. Mohammed was a prophet- same thing as the Mormons- so who do you want to believe? The Messenger of God, or God Himself?

Answer 7

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Answer 8

The bible speaks of the "mighty men of old" which built the cities around the early middle east. This was around the north africa region. Also the egyptians were primarily a black race and Moses married a blak woman. Also the book of Solomon is a love poem between Solomon and the Shulamite woman from a race of dark skinned peoples. The Bible is full of praise about the Black race of men if you take off your racial blinders and see that they were actually held in high esteem for their sense of worship in all that you do as forms of glorifying God. I'm a white man just in case anyone gets the idea that I'm running down one race over the other. We are all children of God.

Answer 9

You're absolutely right that the Bible condones slavery, it just says that a Jew cannot hold another Jew as a slave. I think Islam has a similar restriction' that a Muslim may not have a Muslim slave. You will not find the same kind of condescension to slavery in Buddhism and Taoism, they truly believe that you will love your neighbor as yourself.

Answer 10

1. Islam and Christianity are not the only religions on Earth.

2. Religions such as Paganism, Buddhism, and Hinduism don't mention anything about the color of your skin.

3. By steeping in the negativity of slavery, you are being a slave to the past, thus trapping yourself in history. Jews have begun moving on from the Holocaust; Pagans are moving on from the Burning Times; you need to move on as well. Living in the past won't undo what has been done.