RACISM For Kids - Black Lives Matter
This BONUS episode explains from a Christian perspective RACISM, in a simple and clear way for kids to understand.
Over the last month there have been a lot of people talking about how Black Lives Matter and I thought it would be helpful to spend an episode talking about that.
They are not saying that black lives matter more than others, they are saying that people need to care about black lives as much as people care about white lives.
What do people mean when they say Black Lives Matter? They are asking to be treated respectfully, in the same way white people treat other white people. Is this a fair ask? Yes.
They have treated poorly for hundreds of years and are slowly, bit by bit, being treated better but still not equal to white people.
African Americans were brought to America from Africa as slaves just as indigenous Australians were captured and forced to do slave work. They weren’t allowed to be a part of normal society, go into shops or restaurants or allowed to vote. Things are getting better but there is still a way to go before they get equality.
What happened to start off these event? What happened to George Floyd?
Bullying definition - Bullying is ongoing, deliberate intentions to cause harm to somebody.
Black people experience bullying from white people every day.
Research has shown that people who watch bullying are encouraging the bully and those who stand up to the bullying get change to happen.
What can we do?
What did Jesus do?
When Jesus was alive, it was the poor, the sick, those who couldn’t walk or see as well as tax collectors who were bullied. Jesus loved them. He ate with them, he cared for them and he told them about how they could have eternal life, the best way to love someone ever.
What does the bible say?
The Bible says that all lives matter.
Which lives need our love and care the most? Those who are suffering, those who are bullied, those who are asking for it, those who God puts in our paths.
What can we do?
Do not be a bystander. Stand up for those who are being mistreated. Look for those who are suffering and asking for help and love them.
Pray for courage to take a stand.
Because Black Lives Matter to God and so black lives need to matter to us too.
Discussion Questions:
What does God think about racism and what do you think about racism?
Have you experienced racism before? Share your stories.
What is something you can do to show that you support the black lives matter movement?
