Ethnocentrism, or racism, is the idea that one's ethnicity makes one superior to others. It is an extremely subtle mindset which so many people are under but do not realise. It manifests in all kinds of ways. One such way it manifests is the belief that violence done by one ethnic group against another is justified, but violence done by another ethnic group is always wrong.
Ethnocentrism is a vile worldly mindset. It is entirely contrary to the teaching of the Bible that "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28). The distinctions which determine the superiority of one ethnicity, sex or social-economic status are gone in Christ. For all in Christ are in Christ who does not view any person as superior or inferior to another.
All people are sinners before God, and nothing but sinners, unless they recognise their sin before God, turn from their sins, and place their faith in Christ alone. If you are not a Christian, you are nothing, but a sinner before God, no matter how much money, status, possessions, respect, or power you have.
If you are not a Christian, you need to humble yourself, and turn from your sins against God, such as lying, stealing, taking God's name in vain, fornication, adultery, and jealousy. Know that Jesus Christ died for your sins and took the punishment you deserve, and place your faith in Jesus Christ, so that God can wash away your sins. You broke God's Moral Law, Jesus paid your fine, so if you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, God can dismiss His case against you.
Racism is of the spirit of pride, which leads to jealousy. It manifests in a fear or a discomfort towards people of other ethnicities becoming stronger politically, economically, culturally, financially, or socially, because of their ethnicity. Such discomfort is not a righteous or godly fear, but a belief that one is being threatened by another ethnicity because of their growing success or strength.
Much of racism does not manifest in outright hatred, but rather, more subtle forms of hatred, such as evil suspicion. Such suspicion suspects not because of anything wrong or sinful that object of that suspicion has done, but rather, suspects owing to a hatred of the person who it is is directed towards.
Ethnocentrism is a vile sin, a manifestation of hatred and pride, which causes nothing but division, envy and jealousy.
Ethnocentrism is a vile worldly mindset. It is entirely contrary to the teaching of the Bible that "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28). The distinctions which determine the superiority of one ethnicity, sex or social-economic status are gone in Christ. For all in Christ are in Christ who does not view any person as superior or inferior to another.
All people are sinners before God, and nothing but sinners, unless they recognise their sin before God, turn from their sins, and place their faith in Christ alone. If you are not a Christian, you are nothing, but a sinner before God, no matter how much money, status, possessions, respect, or power you have.
If you are not a Christian, you need to humble yourself, and turn from your sins against God, such as lying, stealing, taking God's name in vain, fornication, adultery, and jealousy. Know that Jesus Christ died for your sins and took the punishment you deserve, and place your faith in Jesus Christ, so that God can wash away your sins. You broke God's Moral Law, Jesus paid your fine, so if you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, God can dismiss His case against you.
Racism is of the spirit of pride, which leads to jealousy. It manifests in a fear or a discomfort towards people of other ethnicities becoming stronger politically, economically, culturally, financially, or socially, because of their ethnicity. Such discomfort is not a righteous or godly fear, but a belief that one is being threatened by another ethnicity because of their growing success or strength.
Much of racism does not manifest in outright hatred, but rather, more subtle forms of hatred, such as evil suspicion. Such suspicion suspects not because of anything wrong or sinful that object of that suspicion has done, but rather, suspects owing to a hatred of the person who it is is directed towards.
Ethnocentrism is a vile sin, a manifestation of hatred and pride, which causes nothing but division, envy and jealousy.
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