Some of the things that have been said in this blog have been pretty strong, and they've needed to be. I make no apologies for that. The pride and arrogance of racism needs to be challenged with the truth, which sometimes means strong words. We have molly-coddled racists in the UK and Scotland for way too long. Racists in the church think their behaviour is acceptable. It is not. But is it any wonder racists in the church believe their racist behaviour and thinking is acceptable - no one ever challenges them. And now we are reaping the results, a church full of racist bigots. And to make matters worse we have so much of the world in the church, and one stronghold in the world is obviously RACISM. We have allowed people to bring their racism with them when they receive Christ, and keep it after they've received Christ! Who ever challenges racists to repent of this sin when they recieve Jesus Christ as their Saviour? Many Christians in the UK have become proud and full of themselves. Why this is I really do not know, bur I know God must hate it. I pray that the people who read this blog who DO have racist attitudes towards black people (black women usually) will examine themselves and their walk with God. Once again the question. must be asked - how can a person be a Christian, and a racist? That is a contradiction in terms. I pray that there will be some honesty and searching of heart's amongst Christians in the UK and Scotland who judge black people negatively because of the colour of their skin. Folks, this is sin in God's eyes. So let's get real! We need true repentance of racism by people, with humbling of self and asking forgiveness of those they have hated because of the colour of their skin. (Yes, God calls it hatred) I pray for those who are still harboring racist attitudes in their heart, and cannot find the humility to repent. May God's Holy Spirit soften your heart so that you can be saved and know the love of Jesus Christ. May you be humbled and come to the realisation that you are not better than anyone. When a person truly knows Christ, they CANNOT harbour racist attitudes in their heart. It is only those who do not know God, that deem a person inferior to themselves, and inferior to others because of their race, or colour.
(These words are for everyone - regardless of race. Whether you are a white man, a white woman, a black man, a black woman, an Asian man or an Asian woman - makes no difference- if you are a person who makes negative assumptions or judgements about black women based on your own prejudice about the colour of her skin or racial features - you are a racist, and if you say you are a Christian, sadly, the only thing to conclude is that you are a hypocrite, and a phony.)
