Is prejudice against your own race a sin?

[chevalier]

Seek the truth, and it shall make you free.

Don’t settle for simplified heuristics.

It’s not a problem if your opinions are politically incorrect, but it’s a problem if they aren’t based on facts and rational thinking. Don’t allow emotions to cloud your judgment. Don’t accept conclusions you know aren’t valid.

 

[PLinz]

This:

he was a white supremacist

Is not in fact tied to this:

dude, you know they don’t want you on their team, right?

Am I correct in assuming that you didn’t think too highly of his intelligence in the outset?

%between%

 

[EasterJoy]

… as I said my family is only prejudiced but they don’t act upon those hateful prejudice thoughts , is this a sin? would it be a mortal or a venial sin?

Nursing an irrational hatred or contempt for others is both a sin against charity and a sin against the truth. The truth is that we have no excuse for looking down on those made in the image and likeness of God, those for whom Our Lord gave his life, those for whom He thirsts to make one with us in Him. As much as we nurse those animosities, we stand in the way of the coming of the Kingdom of God, where such thoughts have no place.

I don’t think I’d spend a lot of time reflecting on where some habitual vice falls on the scale of sin, certainly not when the vice is in someone else. When these things become an ingrained habit, the slavery to the way of thinking almost takes away the freedom of the act, making the slave to the habit of thought more of an object of pity than anything else.

Instead, reflect on the good that would come of actively choosing the opposite and virtuous way of regarding all those whom God thirsts for with such love as to shed blood for them. Consider what good would come of letting go of a need to put ourselves in a comparative niche with respect to others altogether, to let go of judging those things that are not given to us to judge. Start with the family, include it in prayer, and see where it goes.

 

[GF_Girl]

I have often thought about this myself, and think it is wrong. I struggle with a form of this myself, but think it is wrong to look down on someone based on the color of their skin. I know that i dislike Mexican/Hispanic men despite being Mexican because of the culture. Mexican men (generalizing some men are different) tend to see women as objects, and wives as property. It is okay to beat your wife if the wife didn’t clean the house right or the children dirty, even if she is sick. She is to submit to waiting on him hand and foot, attend to his every physical need. I know that I have been leered at by men, all hispanic. One time in a store I was about 10 feet from my family, this man was circling around and expected me to submit, I didn’t got ready to scream, hit scratch whatever necessary. This is what I don’t like about hispanic culture. I have noticed that Hispanics ignore or put others down, I think it is sad when we should rally together for a change in perception. Other than these two aforementioned topics I do enjoy my Hispanic culture. Problem is I am strong, independent, opinionated Hispanic, unfortunately, I just described a male persona not a female. Therein lies the rub.
I rarely notice skin color when it comes to people, as long as they are respectful I don’t mind. Would I consider marrying a Mexican/Hispanic, yes if he didn’t view me as an object and respected me as a person. I have seen attractive males that are black, Native American, Indian, Asian and White.

 

[graciew]

I have often thought about this myself, and think it is wrong. I struggle with a form of this myself, but think it is wrong to look down on someone based on the color of their skin. I know that i dislike Mexican/Hispanic men despite being Mexican because of the culture. Mexican men (generalizing some men are different) tend to see women as objects, and wives as property. It is okay to beat your wife if the wife didn’t clean the house right or the children dirty, even if she is sick. She is to submit to waiting on him hand and foot, attend to his every physical need. I know that I have been leered at by men, all hispanic. One time in a store I was about 10 feet from my family, this man was circling around and expected me to submit, I didn’t got ready to scream, hit scratch whatever necessary. This is what I don’t like about hispanic culture. I have noticed that Hispanics ignore or put others down, I think it is sad when we should rally together for a change in perception. Other than these two aforementioned topics I do enjoy my Hispanic culture. Problem is I am strong, independent, opinionated Hispanic, unfortunately, I just described a male persona not a female. Therein lies the rub.
I rarely notice skin color when it comes to people, as long as they are respectful I don’t mind. Would I consider marrying a Mexican/Hispanic, yes if he didn’t view me as an object and respected me as a person. I have seen attractive males that are black, Native American, Indian, Asian and White.

It is confusing to put Hispanics all together,as it would be to put all Anglo speaking.
This that you are describing,and I am sorry for,is not the way it is in all Hispanic( Spanish speaking) countries. Not even close.
There are cultural traits,but beating women is not a trait,it is an offense to be taken to court or police.
Even within a country,not all men and women behave alike.
It gets tiring to " pack" Hispanics "all for the bulk "as if we did not have our identities as nations.

God bless you!

 

[Sarcelle]

I have often thought about this myself, and think it is wrong. I struggle with a form of this myself, but think it is wrong to look down on someone based on the color of their skin. I know that i dislike Mexican/Hispanic men despite being Mexican because of the culture. Mexican men (generalizing some men are different) tend to see women as objects, and wives as property. It is okay to beat your wife if the wife didn’t clean the house right or the children dirty, even if she is sick. She is to submit to waiting on him hand and foot, attend to his every physical need. I know that I have been leered at by men, all hispanic. One time in a store I was about 10 feet from my family, this man was circling around and expected me to submit, I didn’t got ready to scream, hit scratch whatever necessary. This is what I don’t like about hispanic culture. I have noticed that Hispanics ignore or put others down, I think it is sad when we should rally together for a change in perception. Other than these two aforementioned topics I do enjoy my Hispanic culture. Problem is I am strong, independent, opinionated Hispanic, unfortunately, I just described a male persona not a female. Therein lies the rub.
I rarely notice skin color when it comes to people, as long as they are respectful I don’t mind. Would I consider marrying a Mexican/Hispanic, yes if he didn’t view me as an object and respected me as a person. I have seen attractive males that are black, Native American, Indian, Asian and White.

I hear you. You are not alone. I have met several strong, intelligent and independent Hispanic women. A good friend of mine put herself through college and grad school and then went on to run her own successful business.

I too despise the machismo culture which by the way is not only found in Hispanic culture but also in Asian cultures. Women are often seen as inferior and bought and sold like so much livestock. That is if they manage to not get aborted in the first place.

 

[bitterhope]

It’s funny to me that Mexican men all get viewed as such even by many Mexican women. I’ve been married to a Mexican man, who was raised in rural Mexico, for almost 20 years now and he is the complete opposite of what has been described. I’ve lived off and on in various parts of Mexico and I have met fewer men there that fit that description than I have of any racial group here in the US. Pigs are pigs regardless of what color they are or what country they are from.

In my husband’s rural town, it is very common to see Papis and Abuelos carrying their babies and cooking or doing laundry or teaching the kids or playing games/making toys for the kids and the ladies are not trampled upon or lorded over. Spouses work side by side in the corn fields or building fences or making cheese and chorizo or running businesses. Men sew, crochet, embroider and diaper babies as much as the women do. In the cities it is more common to see the men treat their wives poorly but they normally aren’t religious either. And I don’t know if sons are more highly favored by most or not, but I can tell you my husband prayed for a daughter and has rejoiced at the births of all of our children regardless of if they were male or female. I’ve asked him a few times if he wants boy or a girl and he’s never cared which since our first daughter was born. He was so happy to have at least one of each and now has no preference since we have multiple of each. I do admit he is tougher on our boys and borders on coddling/spoiling our girls but I hear lots of moms say the same with their husbands and race doesn’t seem to affect that.

I do believe strongly in wifely submission but it’s only because my husband makes it very easy for me. He gives his all for me and the kids. He died to his own desires many years ago and now lives only for us. And I know many Mexican men exactly like him. It’s how he was raised. All the men in his family are just like him. Most men in their town are as well.

 

[Sarcelle]

It’s funny to me that Mexican men all get viewed as such even by many Mexican women. I’ve been married to a Mexican man, who was raised in rural Mexico, for almost 20 years now and he is the complete opposite of what has been described. I’ve lived off and on in various parts of Mexico and I have met fewer men there that fit that description than I have of any racial group here in the US. Pigs are pigs regardless of what color they are or what country they are from.

In my husband’s rural town, it is very common to see Papis and Abuelos carrying their babies and cooking or doing laundry or teaching the kids or playing games/making toys for the kids and the ladies are not trampled upon or lorded over. Spouses work side by side in the corn fields or building fences or making cheese and chorizo or running businesses. Men sew, crochet, embroider and diaper babies as much as the women do. In the cities it is more common to see the men treat their wives poorly but they normally aren’t religious either. And I don’t know if sons are more highly favored by most or not, but I can tell you my husband prayed for a daughter and has rejoiced at the births of all of our children regardless of if they were male or female. I’ve asked him a few times if he wants boy or a girl and he’s never cared which since our first daughter was born. He was so happy to have at least one of each and now has no preference since we have multiple of each. I do admit he is tougher on our boys and borders on coddling/spoiling our girls but I hear lots of moms say the same with their husbands and race doesn’t seem to affect that.

I do believe strongly in wifely submission but it’s only because my husband makes it very easy for me. He gives his all for me and the kids. He died to his own desires many years ago and now lives only for us. And I know many Mexican men exactly like him. It’s how he was raised. All the men in his family are just like him. Most men in their town are as well.

Consider yourself blessed. You found a treasure in your husband.

 

[bitterhope]

Consider yourself blessed. You found a treasure in your husband.

Yes I really did. I thank God several times daily for him and I know St. Joseph and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel led us to each other. I highly recommend praying for future spouses and not hunting for them. God knows who the protector of our hearts should be.

 

[UbiCaritas]

Yes I really did. I thank God several times daily for him and I know St. Joseph and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel led us to each other. I highly recommend praying for future spouses and not hunting for them. God knows who the protector of our hearts should be.

As well as for our kids’ future spouses, if marriage is their vocation. I grew up in a pretty ghastly family situation. Shortly before DH and I got married, I had to explain some of it to his parents in the context of why my mother wasn’t invited to the wedding. My MIL wrote me the kindest email in reply, and mentioned in it that their family had been including their kids’ future spouses in their prayers for years and years before DH and I ever met, so they’d been praying for me when a lot of the bad stuff had happened. Meant more to me than they could ever imagine.

 

[GF_Girl]

It is confusing to put Hispanics all together,as it would be to put all Anglo speaking.
This that you are describing,and I am sorry for,is not the way it is in all Hispanic( Spanish speaking) countries. Not even close.
There are cultural traits,but beating women is not a trait,it is an offense to be taken to court or police.
Even within a country,not all men and women behave alike.
It gets tiring to " pack" Hispanics "all for the bulk "as if we did not have our identities as nations.

God bless you!

I’m sorry for any confusion, but I know that in the Mexican culture this is not considered to be too extreme. About 90% of family members and friends either had their husbands raise their hands to them or outright hit them. I know some of the stories are older and times may have changed; however, I know women tend not to admit if their husband hits them. But again, as I mentioned before, this is a generalization (I know it is wrong, and there re many people - both male and female - who do not fit into this very specific singular mold) and I have met some very nice very caring, sensitive Mexican and Hispanic men. But because of the machismo in Mexican culture sensitive caring men are not as common. That being said, less men are hitting their wives, but still tend to boss their wives around. And again I apologize for wrongly grouping all different races and cultures of Hispanics together that was never my intention.
Please accept my apologies, graciew.

 

[graciew]

I’m sorry for any confusion, but I know that in the Mexican culture this is not considered to be too extreme. About 90% of family members and friends either had their husbands raise their hands to them or outright hit them. I know some of the stories are older and times may have changed; however, I know women tend not to admit if their husband hits them. But again, as I mentioned before, this is a generalization (I know it is wrong, and there re many people - both male and female - who do not fit into this very specific singular mold) and I have met some very nice very caring, sensitive Mexican and Hispanic men. But because of the machismo in Mexican culture sensitive caring men are not as common. That being said, less men are hitting their wives, but still tend to boss their wives around. And again I apologize for wrongly grouping all different races and cultures of Hispanics together that was never my intention.
Please accept my apologies, graciew.

No my dear one! No apologies! I tend to think aloud as.among friends…
I really did not know it was that common and it is not sincerely something I ve ever known as accepted here.
I was kind of worn out of all this “Hispanic equal combo of whatever”.
Just stamping my foot a bit like I do at home.every now and then.
Please…be at peace!!

 

[graciew]

Hi.

My family and I were born in a south American nation however we live in the U.S… And for as long as I can remember my family has always been prejudiced against Hispanics and against any non white people. It’s ridiculous! for instance I have a sister who only dates white men… at one time she was married to a white man and then she got a divorce and then she married another white man… Either way, what makes me sad is that the new generations of my family are being exposed to such self hatred…I have a brother whose wife gave birth to a baby with white skin, blonde hair and blue eyes… and many family members are in love with that baby…and at the same time they ignore the other children who look “Hispanic”…

Is being prejudiced against your own race a sin? I’m guessing that being prejudiced against other races is a sin… but I wonder if the matter isn’t as serious when the hatred is directed towards your own race.

Thank you

Answering your question,from my perspective, I.would say it is a pitty…
While in US, where I felt much at home, I noticed how reluctant some people whom I realized were born in Latín América were to speak Spanish. Not a.majority at all but some. It felt as if they did not want to have anything to do.with their origin any more.
It is this concept of adding that I felt was missing.
Of course one does the best to belong in the hosting country ,and it is not difficult at least where I lived several years.
Anyway I never had the feeling my person, or culture,or whatever I could contribute with was rejected or pushed back at all. I wouldn lie if I said so. I still miss the “/Welcome home”/at the airport and friends ,American friends when I returned from.holidays.
I cannot understand rejecting my own homeland and place of origil and ancestors and heritage .It is part of me.
And with this baggage of lights and ahadows ,we can meet the " others"/who have their beauty to share.
It is not about pride…it is within us and I am grateful for it.
Well,that is what I thinking right now.
May God bless you!

 

[josh987654321]

Hi.

Is being prejudiced against your own race a sin? I’m guessing that being prejudiced against other races is a sin… but I wonder if the matter isn’t as serious when the hatred is directed towards your own race.

Thank you

Hi Catholicguy25,

Yes, I believe it’s just as wrong whether it’s ones own race or someone else’s. But most of the time, I am not only taken back by the fact that it’s wrong, but most of all by how illogical such a prejudice is.

What does the color of someone’s skin or their race have to do with how trustworthy or untrustworthy they may be? or how virtuous or unvirtuous a person may be? really nothing, there are many factors at play regarding those but race/skin color doesn’t play a factor at all, not even by any stretch of the imagination.

Would me poking a blue-eyed woman in the face for her eye color be any less wrong than poking a green-eyed girl?

I agree, and not only that but both are just as illogical.

I hope this has helped

God Bless

Thank you for reading
Josh

I went on two dates with a Latino man my first year of college and stopped seeing him the minute I found out he was a white supremacist. He wasn’t a member of a formal group, but he wanted to be. I was like, “Uh…dude, you know they don’t want you on their team, right?” Yes, that guy was wrong, but there are people like that out there.

lol