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Why aren't there more 'mixed' churches?

Discussion in 'Religion & Spirituality Forum' started by spud, Nov 1, 2004.

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  1. Nov 1, 2004 at 1:59 PM #1
    spud

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    I'm not right in Charlotte, but closer to Concord, and I don't see many MIXED churches. I mean there are the white churches, and the black churches. I know I'm from CA and not the smartest cookie in the jar, but something is wrong with that. :huh:
     
  2. Nov 1, 2004 at 2:22 PM #2
    BigVito

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    Yep, Spud there is. The most segregated day of the week in America is Sunday.

    I've seen a few integrated churchs popping up, particularly some pentecostal style churchs, but the mainstream is very segregated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
     
  3. Nov 1, 2004 at 2:26 PM #3
    kshead

    kshead What's the spread?

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    Not quite sure what so wrong with it (B&W churches) though. :huh:
     
  4. Nov 1, 2004 at 4:08 PM #4
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    Most churches in this area do not believe in inter-racial marriage. Black churches are not for it any more than white churches are for it. I think that is part of why they are for the most part seperate. Of couse you do not have to marry someone just because they go to your church but I still think it is part of the mindset.
     
  5. Nov 1, 2004 at 4:58 PM #5
    vpkozel

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    Not in Charlotte. All the waiters at teh country clubs are black.....
     
  6. Nov 1, 2004 at 5:01 PM #6
    kshead

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    You don't suppose history may have played a teeny part too, do you? Just a small one I would think.
     
  7. Nov 1, 2004 at 10:13 PM #7
    Thelt

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    It is a chicken and the egg thing I suppose.
     
  8. Nov 9, 2004 at 4:46 PM #8
    hasbeen99

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    I split this off the other thread, because I think it's a great point. Good on ya, Spud. :xyzthumbs

    I'd like to think the main reason isn't racism, but culture. If you've ever seen a 'black' service, the difference between that and a 'white' service are opposite extremes. I may be a little naive here, but I want to believe that once a person gets used to a certain style of worship, they tend to want to stick with it. And I find that unfortunate -- both sides could learn from the other by sharing.

    Our church is partnered with a smaller black church on the other side of town. Occasionally, we'll swap pastors, which always makes for an interesting Sunday. :D

    We've got a few African American families attending now, but I wish we had more. :(
     
  9. Nov 9, 2004 at 4:57 PM #9
    slydevl

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    I have attended two churches since moving to charlotte in 96. Both actively try to diversify their congregation with little success. My current church has a sister church that is predominantly black that we help financially. Their members do come and participate in our outreach and other church programs but just not on Sunday. I am the only white guy on our church basketball team :xyzthumbs
     
  10. Nov 9, 2004 at 5:02 PM #10
    hasbeen99

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    I'm sure your being 6'4" and all helps. ;)
     
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