Is There Really Racism in the Bible?

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People online keep saying that the Bible is full of racism but I don’t see it?

I’m really trying to understand where people are coming from with this cause I don’t wanna just brush it off as an attack on our faith you know maybe I’m not looking in the right places or understanding something correctly. Can anyone help me out here and explain what they’re talking about when they say the bible is racist?

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I think it’s important to recognize that while the Bible doesn’t promote racism, some passages have been misused to justify prejudice. The Old Testament does describe conflicts between different groups, but Jesus came to break down those barriers and unite all people.

The real core message of Christianity is about love and acceptance for all. Perhaps we should focus on how we can better embody Christ’s teachings of equality and compassion in our own lives and communities.

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While there are passages that could be interpreted as racially insensitive by modern standards… the overall message of the Bible is one of unity and equality in Christ. As Galatians 3:28 said there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

The Bible teaches us to love all people regardless of race or background. Rather than focusing on perceived racism, we should embody Christ’s love for all humanity.

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I don’t believe the Bible promotes racism - rather, it shows God’s love for all people and His desire to bless all nations through Abraham’s descendants, culminating in Jesus Christ who came to save people from every tribe and tongue.

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Christianity itself isn’t racist :dove:, but sadly some folks have twisted Scripture to justify their own prejudices :face_with_raised_eyebrow:. The true message of Christ is love for all, regardless of race or background :heart:.

Be careful not to let biased interpretations cloud the Gospel’s inclusive spirit :pray:.