3 Ways "White" Jesus Damaged America!

Our team of missionaries go into jails , rehabs , parks , street corners , coffee houses and any place unchurched people gather . We present the true , untainted gospel . We ask questions and give answers as we conduct surveys . We do this so that you can make a true , informed decision about Jesus Christ .

And today our question is, did Jesus really have blonde hair and blue eyes ? We will attempt to answer this question next on the podcast . Hi friends , today we want to begin a series entitled Three Ways White Jesus Damaged America .

This is specifically from our Touring of Cities and asking questions , a question that we're getting asked more and more . Younger , more informed generations are challenging the supposed truth that their parents or grandparents may have espoused . Without question , this subject is not particular to non-white people .

For generations , the image of a seemingly divine figure with fair skin , flowing locks of blonde hair and piercing blue eyes has been ingrained in the minds of many young people . This portrayal of Jesus Christ has subtly

but significantly shaped perceptions of Christianity , unintentionally marginalizing people of different ethnicities and turning religion into a cultural icon . In this episode , we explore how the concept of a European looking Jesus has had a negative impact on the younger generation's perception of Christianity .

Christianity , with its origin in the Middle East , has spread across the globe , touching the lives of people from diverse cultural backgrounds . However , as the faith expanded , different regions and cultures began pictorially representing Jesus in ways that reflect their own physical features and traditions .

Through centuries of artistic interpretation , the image of a fair skin Jesus arose , displacing the authenticity of his Middle Eastern heritage . The visual portrayal of a blonde-haired , blue-eyed Jesus perpetuates the notion that Christianity belongs solely to individuals of European descent .

This has created a disconnect for young people of different cultures , causing them to question whether they truly belong in the Christian faith and if they would be accepted by said faith .

The promotion of a Eurocentric Jesus has reinforced notions of white supremacy , white superiority and a hierarchical worldview , where white features are deemed more spiritually ideal . This has undoubtedly contributed to racial discrimination and alienation within religious communities , which , by the way , is the subject of a whole episode coming soon to this podcast .

By focusing solely on the Eurocentric image , younger generations may overlook the rich cultural heritage that exists within various Christian communities across the globe . Young Christians from non-European backgrounds may internalize feelings of inadequacy or doubt regarding their own spirituality and faith .

This has the potential to erode self-confidence and hinder personal growth within the religious community . When we

begin to educate younger generation about the true historical context of Jesus' life and ministry , we can help dismantle the ingrained notion of a Eurocentric Jesus and all the implications that come with it .

By recognizing the negative impact of the Eurocentric depiction of Jesus , we can pave the way for a faith that embraces people of all ethnic backgrounds , and it is time to challenge the status quo , rewrite the narrative to more accurately reflect true Christianity and friends .

This episode is dedicated solely to those who have questioned us about the true origin of Christ whether he was blonde-haired and blue-eyed because it matters to them and we want to set the record straight . In part two of our series , we'll talk about the colonizing Jesus .

Jesus was not a colonizer's , no , but those who came over in the name of Jesus that did some really bad stuff . We're going to talk about that in the second episode of this series .

Now , if you've been listening to this podcast for any length of time and you say , okay , I believe that Jesus wasn't blonde-haired , blue-eyed , even though there was a chance that some Jewish people are born with blonde-haired blue-eyed it's rare , but we know that Jesus wasn't and I believe this .

Jesus Christ , I believe that he came and died on the cross to pay the price that I could not pay for the remission of my sins . And I've been listening for a while now and I want to accept this Jesus Christ as my savior . Then, my friends, say this simple prayer with me ?

Father , I believe that Jesus died on the cross so that I could be forgiven of my sins . I receive him now as my savior because I repent of my sins right now and I ask you to fill me with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost , and I receive him now in the name of Jesus Christ , amen .

Now , friend , if you've said that with a sincere heart , the Bible lets us know that your name has been written in a book up in heaven called the Lamb's Book of Life .

Now you have another step to take , and that is to do your research , do your due diligence and research all of the Bible believing, God honoring, God worshiping, Jesus believing churches in your community , and go to one of those churches and sit and be instructed and contribute and be part of a corporate worship experience and grow in your relationship with God .

Now , friends , until next time next week , when we do part two of Did Jesus Really have Blind Hair and Blue Eyes , I am your host , pastor Robert Young , and we will see you then .