Racism is a sin

aegsm76 · #1 10-10-2018, 02:18 PM

Article posted today on the UPCI website
link
https://upci.org/recent-releases/art...acism-is-a-sin

I know one person on here has accused the UPCI of being racist.

Aquila · #2 10-10-2018, 02:27 PM

This is really good. I like the final point:

The Apostolic church, representative of God’s kingdom on the earth, is to denounce injustice on the earth. Neither the government nor its laws will eradicate racism, but the church must exemplify the love of Christ and stand up against injustice in our world. Then we will see change.

To overcome racism in the world:

1.We must first recognize that racism is sin and treat it as any other work of the flesh. It must be subdued
2.We must confront racism anywhere we find it: on the job, in our homes, in our churches, in our community, whether it is in private or in public conversation.
3.We need to examine our hearts and motives on how we treat others.
4.We must pray for those who struggle with partiality or prejudice, just as we would for someone living in adultery.
5.We must bear the fruit of the Spirit.
6.We must live out the Beatitudes.
7.We must recognize that how we treat a person may define whether or not we are prejudiced.

To me, Jesus was clear. We are to demonstrate our love for God by loving our neighbor as ourselves. This single commandment precludes any and all forms of hatred, prejudice, or discrimination.

FlamingZword · #3 10-10-2018, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aegsm76

Article posted today on the UPCI website
link
https://upci.org/recent-releases/art...acism-is-a-sin

I know one person on here has accused the UPCI of being racist.

The UPCI is not an organization that supports racism, however some members of the UPCI are racists. As a minority I am quite aware of that.

aegsm76 · #4 10-11-2018, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlamingZword

The UPCI is not an organization that supports racism, however some members of the UPCI are racists. As a minority I am quite aware of that.

Well, they maybe "members" of the UPCI, but they are not members of The Church!

Originalist · #5 10-11-2018, 04:44 PM

I think we must narrowly define racism and not confuse it with bigotry.

Amanah · #6 10-14-2018, 05:21 AM

Only in the United States can we dream and become whatever our talent allows us to be.

Originalist · #7 10-14-2018, 05:28 AM

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-a...ssions-n919631

Pendragon · #8 10-14-2018, 06:30 PM

Sad to see the UPCI appearing to take sides in a culture war, whether they meant it or not. 'Racism' has been broadly redefined by Left-wing groups to the point it has lost all meaning. In nearly every 'discussion' (or more accurately, Internet mob action) around racism today, the conversation begins with a false accusation instigated by enraged Leftists against right-wing whites. The UPCI's message today is lost in the howling from the Leftist mobs.

Next up: denunciations against Male Rape Culture by female UPCI ministers.

Scott Pitta · #9 10-14-2018, 06:38 PM

Racism has not lost its meaning. It is sin. It is common and it affects many ethnic groups in our nation.

Esaias · #10 10-14-2018, 08:05 PM

Dear White People, Your “Dictionary Definition” of Racism is Wrong
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However, many of us were taught when we were little that racism is simply disliking someone based on the color of their skin. We were taught that it is a two-way street and that it can happen to anyone. We were taught that racism is simply prejudice toward any race.
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For many white people, the “definition of racism” offers them a safeguard so that they no longer feel the need to check their privilege. It acts as a last resort when backed into a corner by logic and reason. It is their final safety measure to ensure that they still win the conversation, even though this is not the type of conversation to be won.
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The majority of writers for popular and academic dictionaries have been white men. In the western world, as there are systems in place which privilege white people, it is not surprizing to see that the definition of racism put forward by white men is inaccurate. They are socialized to believe that the racism people of color experience is in any way comparable to the “racism” white people experience (i.e. being called out for perpetrating and upholding white supremacy). There is simply no credibility in white people defining racism.

http://affinitymagazine.us/2017/02/1...cism-is-wrong/