As we continue to mourn one of the greatest social activist/comedic figures the world has ever known, we’ll reflect on the many thought provoking gems he’s graced us with throughout the decades. One of those gems being the topic of Christianity, which even if you agree or disagree with him, it’s undeniable that his delivery of such topics was still interesting nonetheless. This is something that Mr. Gregory spoke passionately about until his last days, before his passing on Saturday, August 19, 2017. (Scroll down for video).
In one of his public speakings, Dick shared his global experiences of what he discovered about Christian teachings and why he felt that African Americans need to wake up and truly understand what they’re teaching their children to believe in and fear. He basically stated that the teachings of the Bible/Christianity were written by White people and used as a fear tactic and control mechanism against Black people in America. Gregory believed that control tactic is what is continuing to keep Black people psychologically impaired, never allowing them to reach their full potential. However, he said that when he traveled elsewhere in the world, the Christian teachings took on a much more universal approach. See what he said below in a way that only Mr. Gregory can…
Gregory On Brainwashing Tactics Of Christianity In America
Dick Gregory: “I go all over the world, I go to China, check out the Christian community. Jesus look Chinese. Go to Africa, India, Jesus look Indian. Go to Japan…go to Brazil, Jesus look Brazil. Come back home to America and go to a Black community to a Black church and Jesus is a White man! And you wonder what’s wrong with your children, YOU NIG&ER!”
Then Mr. Gregory went on to point out other teachings within the Bible that he says are suspect.
DG: “Christ got twelve disciples, Christ born in a place where there ain’t nothing but nig&as…and he chose 12 disciples…he didn’t only pick European, he picked eleven Englishmen! Where names like that: Peter, Paul, Matthew…where they come from over there?!! ALL eleven of ’em is White boys, except the nig&a that killed Christ, he a Arab Jew! Judas! And you put that crap down on your children and wonder why these nig&as is so crazy?!”
Watch Dick Gregory’s Full Video Clip On Christianity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vAsAAPI19E
Like we said, his speeches were always thought provoking, no matter which side of the coin you fall on. What are your thoughts on the late Dick Gregory’s views on Christianity?
