We always picture Christ being white do any believe that he may have been a Black man instead what u think?
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Jesus was neither black nor white. He came from the Middle East and was Jewish, so chances are he had an olive colored skin complexion.\n\nHowever, if you read the accounts in the Gospels carefully, there is no mention at all of any of his physical characteristics... interesting, huh?
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Of course its not, I think everyone has a mental image of what God may look like.  Remember our Bible was written by man and therefore has many contradictions and confusing parts about it.
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First of all there were black people in the bible *shock*. One of the disciples is even refered to as Niger, which in Greek, yes Greek, this is not a misspelling of "the N-word", it means- "The Black Man". So, blacks even followed at the footsteps of Jesus when he was living. In the New Testament era, slavery was not an all bad thing. Slaves were required by law to be released at age 33, they were paid for their work and recieved the lump-sum at their release, and after they were release they became Roman citizens. It actually was a pretty good deal, assuming your "owner" treated you well, and most did from all of the accounts we have. Most slaves once released used the skills they learned and the money they made to go open their own business. Oh, and most Roman slaves were white. Also, there is a Ethiopian eunich mentioned in the New Testament, most likely he was black, and he became a Christian as well. So, Christianity and black Christians far outdates the White to black slavery you are refering to.
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HAHAHHA. You're taking that from Jim Carr. I was watching him last night. Funny british guy. It did make me think about how we're all god's children. Will that make Jesus our brother? I'm confused.
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I DON'T KNOW DUDE BUT I THINK JESUS WAS BROWN ACCORDING TO THE AREA \nBUT THAT'S NOT A PROBLEM BECAUSE WE DON'T CARE ABOUT HOW JESUS LOOKS LIKE WE CARE ABOUT WHAT HIS WORKS AND TALKS ARE WHAT HE TOLD US AND WHAT HE WANT US TO BE SO I THINK THIS ISN'T A CRITICAL THING BRO.
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why wouldnt it be? I think you may be confusing God with Jesus Christ. yes they may be one in the same now, but "in the beginning".. there was ONLY GOD!! the old testament is still the word of God, as told by different people and proffets.
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Priory of Sion and Da Vinci notwithstanding, of course it is possible. Remember that there are many years in the life of Jesus not accounted for in the Bible. Anyone who thinks that he did not have relations during this time period is being a little naive. I'm not saying that there is a conspiracy, just that we need to look at him as a man. Now...what would Jesus do?
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How are Christians supposed to know who he is so they can imitate him?  Trust me, if I wanted to know more about Jesus I wouldn't look at some Christians and assume he was like them.
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Good point. I feel that it would be extra hard for people to believe in him these days, what with so many scientific advances declining faith. Only a few would, but mainstream society might misjudge them as a cult. Others will be disappointed when they see he wasn't blonde and blue eyed (come on, he was born in the Middle East!) Which makes me wonder, would he come back in the same body or incarnate (not reincarnate these are different things) in a different body? WOW, you really got me thinking on this one, great question!
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Would that be classified as another mystery of Christ? I believe even those who do not know of Jesus must feel his presents withnin creation. He is all in all. Yes interesting.
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No they will not which is why the pope commissioned michealangelo to paint him as a european because before this time he was always depicted as an african and even today orthodox christians worship a Black Maddona. But they will listen to the anti christ who will be white.
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I think he was a racist (and many other things) before he became a Christian later on in life.
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Does it matter?  I think of Jesus as an olive-skinned man with brown eyes and dark hair, because he was born in Bethlehem, a district in a Middle Eastern country.  The fact that I have blue eyes and fair hair doesn't make me want to claim him as having that description.  Can't we all agree that Jesus was/is all things to all men?
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That's a hard question because the Bible specifically states that God and Jesus are two different people. But to answer the question I'd say it because in most all images of Jesus He is depicted as being lilly white when in reality He would have had darker skin, like the Jewish people do today.
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Jesus represents the human self we "put on" when we became afraid in the Garden (a symbol of our perfect state of being); we fell into sleep, but nowhere does it say we woke up.  \n\nThe Christ is our true Self (not a representation, but the actual Self); that is why it doesn't make sense that Jesus seems the only one who is truly loved, while the rest of us must do something, or make a choice (which is hardly a real choice), before God will include us in His exclusive club.  \n\nThe whole concept is twisted; was redone to suit the kings and the clergy in the old days, in order to control the masses.
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It would probably depend on the area of the world he came to.  If he were born as a child again,  and had A parent,  he would look like her.   If that be middle eastern again,  thats what he would look like.  \n\nWhat is funny is caucasian people could not accept the fact that Jesus was not white,  so they depict him with caucasian features.   Such arrogance and dishonesty detracts from the truthful nature of Christianity as a whole.   The least they can do is draw him correctly.  Second they could use his real name.
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Have you seen him lately in His resurected body. It is the most beautiful and perfect creation that the Christ has ever created. And guess what? you have one waiting for you too when you shed this old vehicle that you are traveling in now. That is if you care to find the truth in time. \nLove and peace from the source of it all.