Christianity and Racism

... Christian coursework - World issues What is racism? Racism is described as a combination of prejudice and power. Sometimes racial prejudice is made acceptable and supported by key institutions in our society. Racism is when racial prejudice gets turned into action that harms the weaker group. So racism is seen as a way of acting towards other groups of people. Explain what Christian teachings might be used in a discussion about racism. Each different section of the Christian society has a different view about racism. The Church of England believes that it should not take place, and that throughout his ministry, Jesus met on equal terms with people of races other than his own, for example, in his conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, (John 4:8). Even though Jesus told them to, his disciples found it hard to obey his command given to them. They did not seem to understand why. Paul

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