Why would God allow black people to be slaves?

Question

What kind of stupid and sadistic world did he create?

Why is there segregation and racism?

Why do white people hate black people?

This is why I would like to end my life. I want to end my life as soon as possible

This is all God fault, he should not have allowed it

Answer 1

Hey DJ;

Wow. Those are some big questions. I'm gonna try for a half-hour or so, then I have to do other stuff.

Okay, 1. Why would God allow black people to be slaves?
You and I know inside that being a slave isn't desirable. Did you know that when Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist freeing his brothers and sisters, many of them who weren't first generation slaves didn't even know there was another way for them to be? They didn't even know that they had once been a free people. They had only known slavery. Learning to read and being exposed to concepts of ethics and morality, equality, fairness, love, liberty... the pursuit of happiness... one soon begins to see that we're not entirely free. The other posters are right. Everyone has been enslaved throughout history. Skin color is secondary. While America does have a history which involves the enslavement of many people of color, the wealth of this world and the civilizations which have risen and fallen in it has accumulated from the lives and labors of slaves of every race. Even today, almost everyone is enslaved but cannot see it. They do not realize what actual liberty is. What it is to be free. If there is a green pasture nearby you, I doubt there are many people lying down in it. We were made to lie in green pastures. It means that humans aren't intended to slave away from 9-5 doing something they don't enjoy.
As for God allowing this or not allowing that, God isn't bound by the ethical constraints that you and I are. In some respects, the end justifies the means. Of course, I don't think such a Machiavellian concept really applies to God. I believe that people are allowed to make mistakes. Even big mistakes. When groups of people make big mistakes, it can get pretty messed-up looking. I'm confident that God can make our screwed up past have a happy ending (even when it appears to us that many good people have died and so much has been lost or destroyed). I have to move on to the next question.
2. What kind of stupid and sadistic world did he create?
Stupid is subjective... stupid compared to what? To whom? I don't like to look at things in terms of stupid or smart. I have some friends who seem stupid if you were to look at them, but they are very smart. I know some people who appear very smart, they have titles added to their names and are considered authorities by many... and their judgement and decisions get them in such trouble. Forest Gump is a good example of someone who seems stupid but is really quite savvy. This world has a lot of good stuff going on in it. Try to find it and you'll feel a little better about it.
Some people are sadistic, but the percentage is low. It just seems that many are cruel or enjoy inflicting pain because you witness so much that is painful. It won't be this way always... we're growing up pretty fast these days...
3. Why do white people hate black people?
White people, in general, don’t hate black people. There are some who do, and vis versa. There are many people of various skin colors who hate others for whatever reasoning. Hate is usually about anger and fear, and both of those are usually about ignorance. When someone doesn't know why something is the way it is, or what to do to make it better, or how to get out of a situation, they often respond by getting angry. They're frustrated. They don't know what to do. You know, since we're talking about anger and God, I think this is a good point to mention that God doesn't get angry. Sorry. I don't care who said what. Anger is a destructive force. Anger ruins people and lives. Anger is a human trait. Anger is found along the path of least resistance, and is picked up by them who haven't the patience or will to find the better solution to a problem.
God knows what to do. God knows why things are as they are. God is calm, cool, and collected. Man's difficulties learning and growing do not anger God; they are concerns of God's just as you will be concerned when your children need your help and guidance.

"This is why I would like to end my life. I want to end my life as soon as possible"
Please don't. You are needed here. It's especially important to have people who feel that things need to improve here. If you cast your life away, you make it so difficult to continue with us to that happy place we're all going to. So many would have to work so hard to undo that. And you would feel really bad afterwards. Suicide, even when it is motivated by utter despair, is selfish and wrong. It causes immeasurable suffering in those who must endure without you, and considerable effort to secure your release from the consequence, which is hell. Believe me, that's one mistake it's best not to even toy with. Tough it out. I guarantee it will be worth it.

"This is all God fault, he should not have allowed it"

There are more beings held responsible here than just God. Gods' is not the only active will here. There are many willful beings here, not the least of whom is you. We're all in this together. If we all try to do to each other as we would have done unto us, that's a pretty good start. Love as we would be loved. If someone hates near you, move away from him or her. Go somewhere else and love. If we all try not to mess it up for those around us, try to do the right thing, try to be caring and considerate, we'll make it eventually.

There's always hope. Don't give up.


Love,
Wayne

Answer 2

All of your above issues were man created; not God created. All of these things happened for a reason. We don't know what it is right now, but someday we will know. Look at what the world has learned though because of the above happenings. We have learned that segregation and racism is wrong. I am a "white" person and I don't hate "black" people. We were all created in God's own image. He knows every single one of us. He knows how many hairs are on our heads. He sees every tear that falls, including yours. Ask God for help. He will listen to you. Just make sure that you listen for Him to answer. You might not get an answer today, or even tomorrow, but one day He will answer you.

Answer 3

for the same reason that God lets you step in a pile of crap everyonce in while. it's a trail, and it's not like God just let it happened. God gives every person the right to choose and things just happen. Does God intervine sometimes? of course, but God doesn't do everything for us or to us. Satan temps men and men follow, that's why there is hate in this world towards people who might be a little bit different that you. And not all white people hate black people. if that were true i could ask why black people hate white people. it goes both ways. People are given the power to act in this world. The make they're own choices and sometimes a group of people make the same choice and then you have really crappy results from it. God does test us in this life and i'm pretty sure that some people feel like they have the crappiest luck, but trust me the grass is always greener.

Answer 4

God/religeon was invented by Man as a tool to control his fellow Man. Segregation,hatred ,war and enslavement are the result of each religeous groups beleif that they are "God`s chosen people". A great many atrocities have been committed in the name of `GOD`. The last thing you need is to take advice from anyone claiming to know what `GOD` wants you to do. All these problems are caused by man and can only be solved by man. As for wanting to end your life, I hope you are not seriously considering that option. I am concerned about you. I am also concerned that very few of the `Good Christians` that responded to your question even addressed that issue they just saw it as another opportunity to push their religeon on you. Don`t live your life worried about what might happen in the next world, live your life trying to improve THIS world as long as we are here.
Good luck I hope you find PEACE with yourself.

Answer 5

Well, man made the world the place that it is, God merely allows it to happen. Many will tell you that man is inherently "evil", even though man is one of God's "perfect creations."

You wanna make the world a better place? Look in the mirror, what prejudices do you hold? If ignorant people piss you off, find a way to teach them, but remember, they should always be allowed to choose for themselves, whether they want to remain ignorant, or not, you can't force them...well, you shouldn't, contrary to some popular beliefs.

People are afraid of things that are different than they are or that they don't understand.

People are afraid of things that are different than they are or that they don't understand.

My choices will not allow me to interfere with your choices, but there are other things you could focus on besides the evil, hate and ugliness in the world. You are not responsible for it (are you?), so carry on, change your focus.

Find Jesus, or some other crutch, if you must.

Answer 6

The beautiful thing about God is that He gives us the choice to follow Him. He does not want to force people to believe in Him...He wants us to want to believe that He exists. Unfortunately, not everyone believes in Him. When the Angel Gabriel tried to overcome God, God cast him out of Heaven and Gabriel then became Satan. Satan is why there is evil in this world. But one day, when Jesus returns to earth, all of the Christians will go to Heaven (known as the rapture) and all of the non-believers will be left behind to be ruled under the antichrist. Only a short while later will these non-believers spend an eternity in Hell.
I am sorry to hear that you are not happy with your life. I am going to pray for you because God does not like suffering, and life is precious. He gave us life, and I think that if you searched for Him, you would find a deep, meaningful relationship like you've never known.

Answer 7

It is NOT God's fault that these things are happening, I can share your pain. But really, underlying all of this is because of the sin of mankind. God has given us free will and we've misused / twisted it, to our own dire consequences. We've all, men and women alike, fallen short of the glory of God. And the world has become such a corrupted, horrible place because of our very own doings.

Why did God allow His only Son to leave heaven and take the humble place of a man on earth, - without sin and righteous - just to die on the cross for the sin of mankind?

Why did God allow His only Son to die a cruel and torturous death in the hands of the Roman soldiers?

Why did God allow so many of His children to be persecuted and martyred for their faith?

Why did God allow His children to go through suffering, and not life as a bed of roses?

Why did God allow pain, starvation and extreme poverty in Africa and other parts of the world?

Why did God allow racism to rear its ugly head around the world?

I could go on and on..

And I do not have the answers in all your questions, but one thing I know, that God is still in full control, seated on His throne above, and nothing can stop His plans and purposes to be accomplished.

I urge you not waste your life. You're worth MORE to God than a suicide, trust me. If you end your life now, you'll regret it. If you end your life now, racism still remains unresolved; unless you go out there and you show them what little you can do to make a significant difference to change people's racist perceptions.

Answer 8

i see that you do believe in God but how much of the bible do you believe in? what would make you want to take your life? it has to be more than whites vs. blacks cause that was around before you existed. more importantly you should watch who you get mad at because this is God, not man, this is Almighty, this is the creator of heaven and earth, as well as you how can you get mad at the creator when nothing in this world was made for you or your purpose. Did you forget that he created you for his purpose. I understand that you have a problem with racism but what are you doing about it except being mad at God. How about you do something about the problem?

Answer 9

first of all, people of all races, religions and nationalities have been enslaved throughout history for one reason or another.
People have choices and in the end everyone will be accountable for the choices they make.
We also have choices about the way we respond when we feel we are wronged. Slavery is a hard thing to have to go through, but I have seen some that have gone through it and come out compassionate towards others, forgiving of those who enslaved them, dependent on God alone to vindicate them and make them proseperous. I have seen such sweet spirits that allowed their slavery to be an opportunity, rather than a burden - an opportunity to allow their hardships to make them better and stronger people. Then I have seen those who come out bitter, hateful and use their slavery as an excuse to behave cruelly and abusively to others. We have a choice as to whether we are going to continue to enslave people with our behavior and attitude or if we are going to continue to be slaves to hatred, bitterness and anger.
Don't blame these things on God- He gave you a choice- you can either be part of the problem or part of the solution- either way- don't blame God for your choices

Answer 10

Some people are cruel, ignorant, afraid of others. OTHERS ARE NOT. Some people believe God is as cruel, self-centered, and hating as they are. Others do not believe that of the Divine. Some people believe God shows love or hate based on every choice humans make, and in whether the stoplight is green or red when they get to the intersection. Others do not.

Suicide is such a final angry choice. I hope you allow yourself to be free of others hate before it destroys you.

Answer 11

You are asking question as if you are the most intelligent man on earth. You are only man made from dust and will return to dust , do not so agressive and arrogant to God. If you do not believe God, you do it yourself. Kill yourself if you want. I will not lost anything. who are you anyway blaming God for everything that happenes to you. Why do you allow yourself to be slave. Stand at your own feet and do not allow it to be done by the whites.

You are only showing your stupiity and lack of knowledge about life.
jtm