What are the different Christian teachings on racism?

Answer 1

AnswerThe Bible teaches firstly that all people on the earth are from the original humans created by God, as outlined in the two perspective accounts in Genesis 1 and 2. Further to this, mankind is also all descended from eight persons who survived the flood of Noah's day, and so we are all genetically similar and related. This fact is borne out well by the facts of modern medicine where a white skinned individual may be a better match for a medical donation of blood or a body part to a black skinned person than another black skinned person and vice versa.

The idea that we are all 'of one blood' was stated specifically by Paul in his sermon on Mars Hill in Athens.

Acts 17:24-26 (King James Version)24God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

25Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

26And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;

Further to this, it is clear that Jesus died for all the people of the earth, not just one particular nation or race, although it is clear that He was a Jew. Since He died for all and He loves all people then we also ought to do the same. Paul also points out in Galatians, that various barriers which divide people are 'broken down' in Christ, including the barrier of race.

Galatians 3:26-28 (King James Version)26For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

27For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Answer 2

Jesus commanded us to "love our neighbor as yourself". Christians believe the words of God and His Son. Therefore, they are to encourage everyone, people of various backgrounds and beliefs, to live in harmony with one another. This is why Christians should help to promote racial harmony.

Answer 3

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Buddhism teaches its followers to live in harmony with everybody, regardless of race or religion. Most other religions have one ethnic group at core, so that although they may welcome proselytes there is always the potential for racial disharmony.

Answer 4

There should be no different Christian teachings on racism. Love thy neighbor the scriptures tell us. If any teach different then they are not the teachings of Christ.

Answer 5

The Catholic Church teaches that racism is evil. It teaches that everyone is created in the image and likeness of God, regardless of their color.