Why are there different racial churches?

Answer 1

There are some churches that are for everyone, but it's more due to history, community, and ethnicity that people connect to in church. For example, in America, the way African-Americans preach and sing(gospel) in their church is different from white American churches. People believe in God regardless of race or culture, but people feel more comfortable worshipping God with their own people due to what they are used to and their cultural beliefs. In the olden days, African-Americans not only prayed in church during slavery and segregation; it was a sort of therapy for them, where they were able to be 100% totally themselves, away from the world's cruelty. For example, with music, many immigrants(and their children born in america) who reside in America go to their cultural church, like the Russians, Haitians, Nigerians, Ghanaians, Hispanics, Asians, etc. Most people in this country feel comfortable preaching with their own not only because it is what they are used to, but some cultures worship God different ways from others from their cultural homeland. Whether it's the music, or ways they pray. Their are multicultural churches, but most people go to churches, in which they are surrounded by people that are similar to them.