My gf's parents told my gf that Southern Baptist Churches are divided into "White Baptists" & "Black Baptists". And most of them are republicans, while Roman Catholic Church teachings ban racism.
I don't know for sure, but in my church there are so many AA people, even one of the associate pastors is an AA. Most of our church member are republicans, yes it's true. But, former pres Clinton who's a baptist is a democrat while Bush who isn't a baptist is a republican.
2007-06-25 00:55:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Darlin - just for an example: while the KKK claims to be "christian" - not all Christians are members of the KKK.
Generalized statements like made by your girlfriend's parents show more about their own personal misconceptions and prejudices than their statements show any reality about the Southern Baptist Convention.
I am a white Southern Baptist lady who belongs to a SBC Church with Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, Nigerian, French, Korean and Japanese members in a Southern Texas Town. Our membership is around 1,000 people.
I am helping at my parent's church this week as their Arts and Crafts Director for their Vacation Bible School. Our Enrolment is Caucasian, African American and Hispanic. (Some Mexican, some South American.) Their membership is around 150.
I am a conservative Democrat.
Please enlighten your "GF" about her parent's misconceptions and perhaps invite them to a SBC fellowship in your town so they can confront and overcome thier own prejudices.
Peace.
2007-06-25 01:23:57 · answer #1 · answered by Depoetic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, that's not entirely true. While many churches are divided between races, it has NOTHING to do with racism. I've been to services that were primarily African-Americans, and they worship differently. That's not a bad thing, it's just different. Their services are wonderful, actually. I love the music.
And it also depends on the region. I attend a Baptist church in Germany, and we have MANY black families. And yes, we are tied into the Southern Baptists.
As a sidenote, I have never met one single racist Christian. I know they're out there, but I've never met one.
2007-06-25 08:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's really a good question.
Speaking as a former SB, I can tell you I have seen many variations. One of the churches I attended was of every type, so that blows the generalization out of the water.
Republicans, Democrats, Blacks, Orientals, Whites, Deaf, and Hearing, etc....but I do know that in whatever town the church is in, the congregation usually reflects whatever the population around it is.
I have also seen racism, but not only in SB churches.
Racism goes against the teaching of Christ, and has no place in any church of His.
Where racism is, can there be love? I think that's questionable.
2007-06-25 08:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jed 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since when does your faith dictate your political choice?
The two are not related issues.
By the way, Pres. Bush has claimed to be Methodist.
There are some very good Dems. and some very good Reps. who do not have a religious conviction, but then again there are some who do.
Are you supposing that if you have a religious faith you're a Republican, and if you have no faith you're a Democrat?
Again I say, they are not related issues/
2007-06-25 08:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by Debra d 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's true that a large portion of Christians are right-leaning, but I'm sure not all are. I don't know about the specific Baptist churches, however. I do know that all Christians are homophobes who can't stand people who are different than them, let alone do things in the privacy of their own home.
2007-06-25 07:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Some are, some aren't. It's the same in every group. Peace.
2007-06-25 07:59:40 · answer #6 · answered by superfluity 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get therapy.
2007-06-25 07:58:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋