Why God Made Us Different Colors

Well it hardly works out that way. Fair-skinned people who were most advanced were also the worst perpetrators of atrocities on people of other colours, throughout the world. Their ‘wisdom’ in no way made them treat all mankind as equal, rather it reinforced their belief that they were the most superior being on the earth, the true ‘Aryans’, born to rule over the ‘natives, barbarians, tribals, unenlightened pagans’. A lot has definitely changed since then and efforts are on to make the world a better place but the century-old scars will take long to heal. But the reason why I think people have different colours is because of gene and geographical locations. In my country India, people of different geographical zones have different features and skin-colours. Its all because of the sun’s rays and the melanin content of our skin. It has nothing to do with religion and how God made us.

I have been led to believe that it all dates back to the Tower of Babel and when it was destroyed and everyone started speaking different languages, that is when the different races took course.

bugger all to do with god, more to do with a biological evolutionary process if im not greatly mistaken. skin with high levels of pigmentation are well suited to hot climates, those without it, more suited to cold climates blessed be

There is actually a quite simple biological explanation. Skin color is controlled by multiple genes in the body creating the range of skin color we see today. Evolutionary the benefit of different skin tones is a trade off between making enough vitamin D and not loosing folic acid. We need to be exposed to enough sunlight rays to make enough vitamin D but so much that we loose all our folic acid especially in the case of pregnant women. Those evolving in a northern colder climate with less sunlight would need light colored skin to get enough sun for vitamin D purposes and would not have to worry about loosing folic acid. Those evolving around the equator would need darker skin to protect the skin from the sun. Since they are exposed to a lot of sun getting enough Vitamin D isn't as much a problem as loosing the folic acid.

Well you're speaking from a more theological viewpoint....Maybe God just wanted as much of a variety in us humans, as there is in nature itself..look how many species and colors of flowers there are. From a scientific viewpoint however, and this is where the theory of evolution didn't "jell" so well with many southerners in the US and I'm talking about your extremists like the KKK...who have the viewpoint of white supremacy. It's been proven by anthropologists that early mankind's beginnings began in Africa... meaning dark skinned humans..later they migrated to Asia where, through evolution the skin became a bit lighter..the last race to evolve was the white race. So ALL our beginnings were actually from Africa, and therefore the black race--that's why like I said, to white supremacists groups this just didn't go over so big

Im sorry to be a bit of a spoilsport on this discussion, but i do not believe in god, and neither am i a religious person. My answer to the question posed is the sympal logical and proved answer... the darker colored people have grown up in areas with lots of sun, africa for example... or have been born from a dark colored person...

To amuse himself/herself/itself while watching how petty we can be.

I suppose it was not "GOD"s decision. So it is not a smart idea to think about it.

That is indeed a very insightful theory! i like it! I have always believed that different complexions were to do with where we originally come from in this world - for instance I am so pale I have to stay out of the sun or I would frazzle - I would have no chance in a very hot climate! I am trying to remember the details of one theory that I loved and it was all about brightening up the world with a rainbow of skin, hair and eye colour - if I remember it I will get back to you! xxx

that is good thinking. also HE made us different from each other , many tribes, many nations, so that we know each other, it is diversity. the more we see the more we learn, it is a part of our knowledge package, same with different cultures, that is also why we travel to learn, that is also why the colors to know each other and also to know that GOD loves us , we may be of many colors but HIS love for us is the same, it is a sign also to show us HIS mercy in a way. smiles, apple.

If its from the religious perspective I can see it the way you posed it Worldwise. Additionally, this can seem like a test for humanity in general, for them to overcome the minor differences in order to unite under common sovereignty. From the scientific perspective its due to skin pigments adapting to certain climates and elevations of the earth. It shows current humanity comes from all corners of the world as opposed to a singular location.

God is creative in making us into different races. He is a God of varieties and skin color is just one of His great artistic talent. Who knows? Time will come that everything will be revealed. Even the most intelligent human being cannot comprehend the wholeness of God for it is unlikely that the finite mind of a human person is capable of containing an infinite God! :) Nevertheless, I don't give much a fuss about skin color, though God strategically placed darker skin tone races to sunny areas for protection, regardless of the real reason I live that to God. We are still made in His image and that what matters to me. Rather than explaining why people are of different colors, I would rather like to meet people of different races welcome me when I enter heaven to be with God through Jesus Christ! Now, that would be a colorful entrance! Don't you think? P.S. "Life would be boring without colors and varieties". God bless!

its purely biological only.we need to accept each other in life.i dont agree with you.wisdom cna be gained by anyone with learning.that is all.

i think with increase in exposure to sunlight there is an increase in the melanin pigmentation.this pigment is the incredient necessary for the coloring of the skin.lesser exposure to sun means little or no coloring.but remember red and yellow,black and white all are precious in His sight.

I don't think there is a definitive answer to this, I'm not bothered what colour people are, its whats inside them that counts, not what is outside. But you only have to go to any beach to see white people trying to get a tan, and there are a number of black people who try to lighten their skin colour as well, so some time in the distant future everyone may end up the same colour.

I can partly agree with you. But the true being, which is comprised of the spirit knows no color or boundries of any kind. We are so used to refering to a person's color because of the conditioning we all have been handed down. Of course, color does not matter one bit towards anything. But I think God likes color because look at the colorful universe and see that man has much the same colorful appearance. If all men and women were the same color, the small persons of the earth would still find some other feature to compare and complain about.

I don't have a problem with peopl's skin colour...it's attitude I'm intolerant of and thoughtless, selfish or bad behaviour.

Ehm, worldwise1, God has a purpose for man that is why he made us unique, that is having different colors. color is just a covering, and also to differentiate one race to the other. but the purpose he has in mind when creating us are different. what matter is to discover His purpose for you and pursue it.

Hi!, Well, just as you get fed up with eating the same food over & over again, you would get fed up by seeing the same colour faces. Variety is the spice of life in every aspect.GOD does everything with a purpose.So lets not question HIM , but accept however HE has made us & whatever HE has given us with all our heart & appreciate HIS CREATION!! GOD BLESS!! www.creatingcolourfulfuture.com

Well i really think it's a question of biological process. However as they say, variety is the spice of life. It's that variety which creates all the different feelings people have, about practically anything. All the variety makes life interesting, and I guess that's how God intended it!