Is Racism A Sin?

[330 words] Before answering the question, it is imperative that the terms, racism, and sin be defined. First, the term racism is defined as “prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior.” As important as defining the term is understanding what racism is not. 1. It is not a person of one “race” acting justly against a person of another “race.” 2. It is not a person of one “race” disagreeing with a person of another “race.” 3. It is not a person of one “race” correcting the misbehavior of another “race.” Concerning the term sin, Biblically the term “sin” is a transgression of God’s law. Sadly, whether ignorantly or indifferently, some have attempted to justify racism by their misuse of Scripture. However, what Scripture does show, is that racism, in any form, and by any “race,”…