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do you think white supremacists use christianity to shield their racism and bigotry?
if so, how does it align with christianity or deter from it? would jesus be amused or approve?
A Middle Eastern originated religion is a bizarre place to go for white supremacy.
Because the Bible has racist and bigoted passages in the collection of books.do you think white supremacists use christianity to shield their racism and bigotry?
if so, how does it align with christianity or deter from it? would jesus be amused or approve?
They made it easier with a pale blue eyed Jesus among others.A Middle Eastern originated religion is a bizarre place to go for white supremacy.
Ameristan Christians weren't alone.Not at all surprising once the religion became 'Americanized'.
A Middle Eastern originated religion is a bizarre place to go for white supremacy.
Yes. People love to claim to be righteous, when they do evil. It's a way to lie to themselves and ignore their own souls.do you think white supremacists use christianity to shield their racism and bigotry?
No it does not align with Christianity. It's like feces smears on the pages of scripture. Jesus was diametrically opposed to racism, and ethnocentrism.if so, how does it align with christianity or deter from it? would jesus be amused or approve?
No it does not align with Christianity. It's like feces smears on the pages of scripture. Jesus was diametrically opposed to racism, and ethnocentrism.
That is a metaphor about not casting that which is good or sacred, to those who are of low character and principle. Calling bad people as swine or dogs in that context is not about their race. It's about their character, regardless of what race they are.I dunno. Jesus referred to people as being dogs and swine.
Matthew 7:6
do you think white supremacists use christianity to shield their racism and bigotry?
if so, how does it align with christianity or deter from it? would jesus be amused or approve?
Actually the ancient Jews were specifically referencing all Samaritans as being dogs and the Roman's in ancient times were referenced as "pigs".That is a metaphor about not casting that which is good or sacred, to those who are of low character and principle. Calling bad people as swine or dogs in that context is not about their race. It's about their character, regardless of what race they are.
But if you look at what Jesus did, he went to people of other, "outsider" groups, like the Samaritans, and welcomed them. That is not racism. It's the opposite of that. It teaches to accept people as they are, regardless of group affiliations, such as race or ethnicities. No racist does that.
Surely not.They made it easier with a pale blue eyed Jesus among others.
No. The verse you quoted referring to swine and dogs, is not about the Samaritans, nor any other ethnic group. Mt. 7:6 is not about the story of the Samaritan woman. If however, you look at that story found in a different chapter in Matthew, again, it's not him being a racist. In fact, the fact he healed her, contradicts that he viewed her as a lesser human being.Actually the ancient Jews were specifically referencing all Samaritans as being dogs and the Roman's in ancient times were referenced as "pigs".
It's not character. It's being directed toward groups of people.
...if so, how does it align with christianity or deter from it? ...
It's historical that the ancient Jews hated the Samaritans and the Romans. The references , "dogs and pigs" are often mentioned and found in Jewish literature, specifically referring to the Samaritans/Heathens and Romans respectively.No. The verse you quoted referring to swine and dogs, is not about the Samaritans, nor any other ethnic group. Mt. 7:6 is not about the story of the Samaritan woman. If however, you look at that story found in a different chapter in Matthew, again, it's not him being a racist. In fact, the fact he healed her, contradicts that he viewed her as a lesser human being.
This link below is a reasonable explanation of that use of "dog", or "small pet", in the context of the story. It is not referring to an unclean animal, which is what you are suggesting. Again though, while one may wince at the word used, his actions betray the exact opposite of insults and racism. Even if you wish to say he insulted her, the fact he healed her tends to contract that assumption.
Why did Jesus call the Canaanite woman a dog? | GotQuestions.org