I live in the south and was brought up believing interracial marriage was wrong. The basis for this was prejudice pure and simple. About 15 yrs ago when my sister started seeing a black guy I was livid. But God dealt with those prejudices I had and I overcame them.
But it saddens me that there are still some in my local assembly that would still have a problem with this, especially if it was their child. I pray that all apostolics will overcome their prejudices and be a light to all people.
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Originally Posted by Sister Alvear
Some of my kids that are intermarried are not welcome in some churches and have been told so...
When Bro Michael Alvear came and preached for us we had and wonderful time. And I am sure he is welcome anytime.
I believe exposure to good Holy Ghost filled interracial families can make us rethink our prejudices and prayerfully overcome them.
I live in the south and was brought up believing interracial marriage was wrong. The basis for this was prejudice pure and simple. About 15 yrs ago when my sister started seeing a black guy I was livid. But God dealt with those prejudices I had and I overcame them.
But it saddens me that there are still some in my local assembly that would still have a problem with this, especially if it was their child. I pray that all apostolics will overcome their prejudices and be a light to all people.
When Bro Michael Alvear came and preached for us we had and wonderful time. And I am sure he is welcome anytime.
I believe exposure to good Holy Ghost filled interracial families can make us rethink our prejudices and prayerfully overcome them.
That and it's pretty hard to hate your own grandchildren.
That and it's pretty hard to hate your own grandchildren.
Yeah it is Rico, but I know a (white) family that did. It was a sad situation. Then when the dad (black) got killed in a car wreck, they were all about the daughter and kids.
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I just find it hard to explain the power of the Holy Ghost to people who have suffered from any form of bigotry in an Apostolic church. I just personally find it hard to accept that it is possible for one to be Holy Ghost filled and bigoted at the same time. I may just not be taking into account how deep-rooted and subconscious some ideas can be but.....
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Some of my kids that are intermarried are not welcome in some churches and have been told so...
I seriously wonder if an Apostolic racist will make it to heaven.
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I seriously wonder if an Apostolic racist will make it to heaven.
I'm not so sure there is such an animal.
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Oh, there is indeed such an animal. Maybe you've never see it, but it exists.
I could tell you stories I've heard of in Apostolic circles... would make you cringe.
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Daniel 12:3 And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars for ever.
Oh, there is indeed such an animal. Maybe you've never see it, but it exists.
I could tell you stories I've heard of in Apostolic circles... would make you cringe.
My point is that I'm not sure a person can truly be Apostolic if they are a racist.
There's some pretty clear cut scripture about not being respecters of persons, and in fact, James said that if we have respect to persons, we do commit sins.
I'm not talking about the label they wear, I'm talking about what's truly in one's heart.
Hence, I say one can't be truly Apostolic and be a bigot.
In my opinion, at least.
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I could tell ya'll some stories that would curl your
hair(if straight) about racism in the church, things
I've heard preachers say and do. I wont repeat it
as it would only aid in causing bitter feelings and
stereotying
Things have improved and most people will say
the right things so not to appear bigoted but
privately tell their kids " not in our family". They
say the right things publically but when it hits home
things change very fast.
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