I love black church music. There's an old black church about 2 miles from my house which I would like to attend, but I don't want to offend those who go there. What do you think?
2007-03-04 05:22:40 · 14 answers · asked by Rosebee 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The reason I would be afraid to offend them, is because I live in the deep south where racial tensions are still strong. If you don't live in the south, I don't expect you to understand this, but believe me, it is there.
2007-03-04 05:31:49 · update #1
I think this is a reasonable question because we are more comfortable with people who are like us - whether it is race, education, nationality etc.
Many Black churches, unless they are part of mainline denominations do not get a lot of White people visiting them. At first they may look at you funny as they wonder why you are there but I believe that if you are genuine (and you sound as if you are) they would welcome you, like any other visitor, with open arms.
They would also love to know that you appreciate Black church music. So many comments I have heard from Whites is that it is okay but too loud, too noisy... Go and enjoy the worship of which the music is only a part.
p.s. I know you meant no offense (because you did the same with White) but Black and White should begin with a "capital" letter
2007-03-04 05:34:56 · answer #1 · answered by Kay T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would ask the pastor first just so he knows you are coming. And I am quite sure that you would be welcome by most everyone. Only be careful of the few who may see you are an intruder. And even then though the Pastor would surely take care of that.
Good Luck
PS: Try walking into an all black bar sometime. That's where the fun is.
2007-03-04 05:51:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and if you want to sing in the choir make sure to bring your own white robe and headmask, Just kidding. Yes you should be welcomed based on their testimony of faith but rascism is everywhere so don't be suprised if they make it known that your not welcome. Here up north we have a white church called Massillon Baptist Temple and they will allow blacks to visit but upon saying the sinners prayer they send them to an all black church called Shiloah Baptist. Even up here they races remain seperate for the most part.
2007-03-04 05:41:33 · answer #3 · answered by pontiuspilatewsm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're in a different decade. You'd only have to worry about it in the Deep South...and even then they're getting better. Well, in some places.
2007-03-04 05:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by Scott M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course you would!!!
I had a black friend a couple years ago and went to his church with him a lot! There were a couple other white people there too.
What, do you think you're going to be kicked out of a church because of our skin color!?!?!?!? Thats crazy! =)
2007-03-04 05:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
why would you going offend them?....Im a white women and go to a black church at times....the worship is free and the teaching is great.....I have never felt unwelcome or asked to leave or made to feel like I wasnt welcome...
2007-03-04 05:28:22 · answer #6 · answered by shiningon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they did not accept you, they would not be true christians. Christians accept every one. Just go and join in.....colour should not matter, it sould not make a diff.
2007-03-04 05:27:25 · answer #7 · answered by Eryn v 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are the only one, you will be very uncomfortable and they will wonder why are you there. and what is your motives... It's hard for them not to feel akward to see you visiting them when you weren't even invited by them.
2007-03-04 05:29:13 · answer #8 · answered by Seasons 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and in a red brick one too.May Jesus bless.
2007-03-04 05:25:30 · answer #9 · answered by JR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think most churches welcome all visitors. I think you should go and enjoy the music.
2007-03-04 05:26:17 · answer #10 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋