Tag: White Jesus
White Jesus, White Moses
AFRICANGLOBE - With the glut of Hollywood moves revolving around Biblical themes lately, it seems that Christianity is enjoying a bit of a resurgence in popular culture. In the past year, Noah has been depicted by Russell Crowe (an Aussie) and Moses by Christian Bale (Welsh). Thus continues a long Hollywood tradition, the whitewashing of history.
Why Should White Gods Listen To Black People
AFRICANGLOBE - We prayed desperately through the era of slavery and colonialism, and we have remained on our knees since. If it is change of leadership we have been praying for, a worse one seems to take over every time. Right now, we are the most wretched group of people on the face of the earth, not for lack of natural resources or trained manpower. Obviously, God is not a fool.
Dear White Christians: Jesus Wasn’t A White Surfer Dude
The historical figure known as Jesus of Nazareth was not White. He was not European. Based on the scholarly consensus, the historical Jesus would be of dark complexion. The historical Jesus would likely be subject to stop-and-frisk policies by the NYPD and others. If it were too late at night, and the historical Jesus was trying to get a cab he would be left standing curbside because brown folks in their 20s and 30s who look like him are presumed to be criminals.
