Christians and Jews of Jow Forums, how do you explain Racism in a Biblical context? I believe Jesus's Purpose was chiefly to bring the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel back into the fold. In Matthew 15, Jesus makes it absolutely clear that his preference is for Israelites. I, myself, am a racist, and would like to find solid Biblical support for my perspective. All the scientific data behind race realism supports it, as we all know. But do any of you Bible scholars have any solid quotes or information about this that could help me become more firmly confident in the Biblical precedent for my belief? Thank you.
This mainly applies to those afflicted by the Curse of Ham and Canaan, those with dark skin.
Serpent Seed theory and British israelism are always your go-to routes. Those two don't necessarily mean white superiority but they are what white supremacists used to use, and white supremacy is used to slur the theories. Go to wiki.
It was always God's plan to invite everyone into the kingdom, and you are wrong but am argument could be made.
William Walker
Please explain further. How am I wrong?
Ryder Kelly
Mark 16:15 English Standard Version (ESV)
15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.
Oliver Watson
That doesn't necessarily address the issue of the Curse of Ham and Canaan, which even early Church fathers deemed to be 'dark skin.'
Camden Kelly
Serpent Seed Theory is fascinating; I actually had come up with an interpretation along these lines independently.
Xavier Jones
Revelation 7:9 English Standard Version (ESV) A Great Multitude from Every Nation
9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number,
from every nation,
from all tribes and peoples and languages,
standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands,
Caleb Thompson
1 Corinthians 2 English Standard Version (ESV) Proclaiming Christ Crucified
And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom.
2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.
James Nguyen
Galatians 3:28 English Standard Version (ESV)
28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.