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Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by ednited(f): 10:18am On Jun 28, 2017
After one of my recent lectures, a Christian college student approached me and asked if black people are uncomfortable with the fact that Jesus is white. I responded, “Jesus is not white. The Jesus of history likely looked more like me, a black woman, than you, a white woman.” I wasn’t shocked by this student’s assumption that Jesus was of European descent, or the certitude with which she stated it. When I am in US Christian spaces, I encounter this assumption so often that I’ve come to believe it is the default assumption about Jesus’ appearance. Indeed, white Jesus is everywhere: a 30-foot-tall white Savior stands at the center of Biola University’s campus; white Jesus is featured on most Christmas cards; and the recent History Channel mini-series The Bible dramatically introduced a white Jesus to more than 100 million viewers. In most of the Western world, Jesus is white. While Christ the Lord transcends skin color and racial divisions, white Jesus has real consequences. In all likelihood, if you close your eyes and picture Jesus, you’ll imagine a white man.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2016/april/why-jesus-skin-color-matters.html

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Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by ednited(f): 10:19am On Jun 28, 2017
How do you guys view Jesus??

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Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by Aaronsrod: 1:55pm On Jun 28, 2017
This are foolish questions.

The Lord must be a man of power. For me that is the white man like Jesus. Only he can bring us freedom. It is well.
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by ednited(f): 2:07pm On Jun 28, 2017
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Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by ednited(f): 2:07pm On Jun 28, 2017
Aaronsrod:
This are foolish questions.

For me that is the white man like Jesus. Only he can bring us freedom. .

Not foolish. And why white? Why not black? .

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Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by pr0blem: 2:11pm On Jun 28, 2017
Lol. What people come to discuss on here is funny.
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by ednited(f): 2:15pm On Jun 28, 2017
pr0blem:
Lol. What people come to discuss on here is funny.

You are as your user name
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by ednited(f): 2:18pm On Jun 28, 2017
Am not here to discuss if Jesus is white or black or green. Just to talk on the effect of his color that we view on mind in our life.

Is it the same viewing him as black? And as white?
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by Nobody: 2:29pm On Jun 28, 2017
ednited:
Am not here to discuss if Jesus is white or black or green. Just to talk on the effect of his color that we view on mind in our life.

Is it the same viewing him as black? And as white?

don't worry about that..............the western world view white as good and black as bad, since they're the originator of the *jesus character*, they make him white.

u wonder why black is used to depict satan, evil or any bad stuff? its their own problems btw.

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Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by ednited(f): 2:43pm On Jun 28, 2017
shervydman:


don't worry about that..............the western world view white as good and black as bad, since they're the originator of the *jesus character*, they make him white.

u wonder why black is used to depict satan, evil or any bad stuff? its their own problems btw.


Exactly!

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Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by Aaronsrod: 3:34pm On Jun 28, 2017
ednited:


Not foolish. And why white? Why not black? .

You are the fool.

Only a fool will turn from the teachings of her parents and pastors. We know who Jesus is. The Bible tells us to not be wise in our own conceits.
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by ednited(f): 3:39pm On Jun 28, 2017
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Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by ednited(f): 3:40pm On Jun 28, 2017
Aaronsrod:


You are the fool.

Only a fool will turn from the teachings of her parents and pastors. We know who Jesus is. The Bible tells us to not be wise in our own conceits.

Thanks for the compliment. I really appreciate it *smart guy


lol
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by Deicide: 6:17pm On Jun 28, 2017
Them say they get personal Relationship with Jesus but still can't decide what his skin tone was grin

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Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by Aaronsrod: 8:36pm On Jun 28, 2017
Deicide:
Them say they get personal Relationship with Jesus but still can't decide what his skin tone was grin

Amongst True Believers there is no discussion whatsoever. No point. We know our Lord.
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by Wilgrea7(m): 9:33pm On Jun 28, 2017
personally, i don't think its much of a big deal.. but then.. I'm not one of the Christians who believe a jew from 2000 years ago died for my sins

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Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by robosky02(m): 1:39pm On Jul 01, 2017
ednited:


You are as your user name


grin


So you talk like this

anyway good for him grin

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Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by Blue86(m): 4:13pm On Jul 01, 2017
Jesus is Abraham's seed.
And Abraham is of a pale skin.
He won't be Abraham's seed if he isn't pale skinned.
Jesus is the son of David.
David is pale skinned
He won't be the son of David if not pale skinned.
Don't mind all this people saying Jesus is black.
Jesus was of a pale skin.
But all the nations are saved through him.
And in him there is no black or white.
But a new creature.
Hallelujah.
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by Hier(m): 7:11pm On Jul 01, 2017
well, whether blue or green, those who believe are sons of God and we are joint hier with Christ, if am black, Jesus is my black bro, if am grew , Jesus is my green bro
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by Hier(m): 7:14pm On Jul 01, 2017
Wilgrea7:
personally, i don't think its much of a big deal.. but then.. I'm not one of the Christians who believe a jew from 2000 years ago died for my sins

well, you need to believe Jesus died to redeem you from the curses of sin and death
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by pr0blem: 2:27pm On Jul 05, 2017
ednited:


You are as your user name

Young have no idea.
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by geoworldedu: 5:14pm On Jul 09, 2017
Wilgrea7:
personally, i don't think its much of a big deal.. but then.. I'm not one of the Christians who believe a jew from 2000 years ago died for my sins
u don't believe Jesus died for your sin? How then do you intend to make heaven?
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by zephry(m): 7:46pm On Jul 09, 2017
I don't care if jesus is black or white
as long you believe you have been given the power to be called the son of God
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by analice107: 8:26pm On Jul 09, 2017
ednited:
How do you guys view Jesus??
How does his skin colour affect redemption?

Was he born of a virgin? Yes

Did he die,.( it doesn't matter how he died) Yes.

Did he rise from the dead? Yes

Did he ascend to heaven? Yes

Is he coming back? Yes.


This is what matters to me.

I don't care if my master was from Scandinavia or India or Ghana.

What matters to me is that, He bought my redemption.


My advice to you is, get saved.

The Master's Skin colour is of no significance and will not matter when he sits in judgement over you but finds you a goat instead of a sheep.

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Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by analice107: 8:32pm On Jul 09, 2017
ednited:
Am not here to discuss if Jesus is white or black or green. Just to talk on the effect of his color that we view on mind in our life.

Is it the same viewing him as black? And as white?
What does that matter anyways? When he left, he gave you a command to win souls and spread love, are you doing them?

Me, i have very pertinent questions i need to ask him, but i won't ask him those questions if i find myself locked out the gate.

Walk to into the gate.
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by analice107: 8:36pm On Jul 09, 2017
Wilgrea7:
personally, i don't think its much of a big deal.. but then.. I'm not one of the Christians who believe a jew from 2000 years ago died for my sins
You don't need to be, I am. And am very happy i am. i will never trade any thing on this earth for this gift.
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by analice107: 8:38pm On Jul 09, 2017
Blue86:
Jesus is Abraham's seed. And Abraham is of a pale skin. He won't be Abraham's seed if he isn't pale skinned. Jesus is the son of David. David is pale skinned He won't be the son of David if not pale skinned. Don't mind all this people saying Jesus is black. Jesus was of a pale skin. But all the nations are saved through him. And in him there is no black or white. But a new creature. Hallelujah.
Praise the Lord.
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by jiggaz(m): 8:42pm On Jul 09, 2017
Wilgrea7:
personally, i don't think its much of a big deal.. but then.. I'm not one of the Christians who believe a jew from 2000 years ago died for my sins
Really? What do you believe then my brother?

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Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by jiggaz(m): 8:43pm On Jul 09, 2017
analice107:

You don't need to be, I am. And am very happy i am. i will never trade any thing on this earth for this gift.
Me too... i don't know where i will be today if not for Christ. Everyday i thank God that am saved and always thank Him for the Cross of Jesus Christ.
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by jiggaz(m): 8:47pm On Jul 09, 2017
ednited:
How do you guys view Jesus??
I don't think the skin tone matters. But i believe Jesus have an Olive skin. The Semitic people of the Middle East are known to have Olive skin not necessarily white like the British.
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by analice107: 8:49pm On Jul 09, 2017
jiggaz:
Me too... i don't know where i will be today if not for Christ. Everyday i thank God that am saved and always thank Him for the Cross of Jesus Christ.
And He will preserve you till rapture.

Maranatha. Let Him come.
Re: Why Jesus' Skin Color Matters by Wilgrea7(m): 8:50pm On Jul 09, 2017
jiggaz:
Really? What do you believe then my brother?

in the Lord's prayer.. i believe it says “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us".. not “forgive us because we believe you sent your son to die for our sins"

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