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Why are most churches so segregated?
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:38 pm
I've seen stats that say 93-95% of churches in America are not racially diverse (racially diverse meaning that 20% or more of the congregation is a different race than the majority).
Some have argued that styles of worship are to blame.
Even weirder is the lack of diversity on church staffs. Imagine a black pastor being hired by a "white" church.
America and its pseudo-tolerance.
That being said, my church is predominantly white with only one staff member (white guy) but we do have a few black folks that are involved. It's still a pretty vanilla group of folks though.
DISCLAIMER: I live in the Mississippi Delta and people are sort of different here than they are in other parts of the country. Whites and blacks get along for the most part but the chasm is so deep culturally that true biracial relationships can be a challenge. I'll fight you if you disagree. Also to be noted, I have a black friend. Possibly two. I'd have to ask to make sure.
Some have argued that styles of worship are to blame.
Even weirder is the lack of diversity on church staffs. Imagine a black pastor being hired by a "white" church.
America and its pseudo-tolerance.
That being said, my church is predominantly white with only one staff member (white guy) but we do have a few black folks that are involved. It's still a pretty vanilla group of folks though.
DISCLAIMER: I live in the Mississippi Delta and people are sort of different here than they are in other parts of the country. Whites and blacks get along for the most part but the chasm is so deep culturally that true biracial relationships can be a challenge. I'll fight you if you disagree. Also to be noted, I have a black friend. Possibly two. I'd have to ask to make sure.
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Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:41 pm to sorantable
Because churches are the most bigoted places on Earth.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:43 pm to CatFan81
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Because churches are the most bigoted places on Earth.
Wrong
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:44 pm to Spaceman Spiff
Just because you disagree doesn't mean that it's wrong. One of the only places that I've ever hard the N-word uttered was in a Baptist church.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:44 pm to CatFan81
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Because churches are the most bigoted places on Earth.
I've never been to a bigoted church. I've been to several all over the south.
This is a perfect example of painting with a WIDE BRUSH.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:44 pm to sorantable
People choose a church, which means they go where they are comfortable. How often do you go and hang out at Davis wade stadium or Humphrey coliseum during games just for shites and giggles?
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:44 pm to sorantable
Real question, why does everything have to be diverse for it to be good?
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:45 pm to sorantable
People tend to group with other people they see as similar to themselves. I've always wanted to go to a "black" church and will one of these days.
eta: The church I attend is lily white. There's maybe 4 blacks out of close to 500 members.
eta: The church I attend is lily white. There's maybe 4 blacks out of close to 500 members.
This post was edited on 6/5/14 at 1:51 pm
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:45 pm to CatFan81
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Just because you disagree doesn't mean that it's wrong. One of the only places that I've ever hard the N-word uttered was in a Baptist church.
So you heard the nword and you conclude that churches are the place of bigotry. Good stuff. Tell me more.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:46 pm to Prettyboy Floyd
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This is a perfect example of painting with a WIDE BRUSH.
Somebody's twat sure is in a waffle, eh?
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:47 pm to Spaceman Spiff
Clearly yours is. You people get so upset when someone doesn't like your sky daddy houses. 
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:49 pm to CatFan81
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Clearly yours is. You people get so upset when someone doesn't like your sky daddy houses.
It has nothing to do with that. Your labeling people who attend church as bigots and painting it with a wide brush as to assume this if this is some type of condoned behavior. I have never in 33 years been to a church and had a preacher speak at like a bigot or condone it. It makes me sick to even fathom it. You are wrong and you got called out for it. It's a false statement.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:50 pm to sorantable
quote:I can't say I have ever seen that, but I do know of a black church that had a white pastor.
Imagine a black pastor being hired by a "white" church.
But for the most part, people group themselves as they feel comfortable and with people where they feel like there are common bonds.
It isn't just churches. Most neighborhoods are racially segregated to an extent. Yes you may have one or two black families in a majority white neighborhood, but it is rare to find anything close to a 50/50 split.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:50 pm to CatFan81
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sky daddy houses
Who's upset? You are the one who is railing on churches being so segregated. The same could be said for black churches, or have you so conveniently forgotten nobama's?
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:50 pm to Prettyboy Floyd
The internet sure is serious business. 
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:51 pm to Spaceman Spiff
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You are the one who is railing on churches being so segregated. The same could be said for black churches, or have you so conveniently forgotten nobama's?
Did I specify white churches? I feel the same about all of them.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:52 pm to CatFan81
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The internet sure is serious business.
42,000 posts....Much more serious for you it seems. Hey if you can make broad generalizations why can't I?
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:55 pm to CatFan81
Um, since you said the only time you heard the "n-word" was in a church...AND, since you deem that term to be bad and that blacks don't use the word with racist overtones, which type of church would that be, then?
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:55 pm to Prettyboy Floyd
I post when I have downtime. Sometimes I go a week with only a couple of posts. I've also been on here a hell of a lot longer than you.
I couldn't care less about you making broad generalizations. It doesn't bother me in the least. It shouldn't bother you either.
I couldn't care less about you making broad generalizations. It doesn't bother me in the least. It shouldn't bother you either.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 1:56 pm to sorantable
because
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