Charles Taze Russell and Racism

Charles Taze Russell and Racism

Was Charles Taze Russell a racist? Much of what Russell stated, especially as related to Negro (black) people, is being twisted to make it appear to be so. The links below examine many of the claims being made that Russell was a racist.




Did CTR teach that Negro Americans do not have souls?




We are working to rearrange to page in order to provide links by citations that often presented in an effort to make it appear that Brother Russell was a racist. This is in response to pages such as
Black Skin, Negros and Mixed Races
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Their Anti-Black Culture
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Their Anti-Black Culture (Video)

While the Jehovah's Witnesses do claim Russell as one of their own, the reality is that Russell was never a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Bible Students Monthly, Volume 3, Number 14

The Negro Question - Is He Human or Beast?

Some Quotes From Russell Related to the Races


Watch Tower 1900 October 1 p. 296-297

Can Restitution Change the Ethiopian's Skin? (Article)

Can Restitution Change the Ethiopian's Skin? (Article and comments)

Some Quotes From Russell Related to the Races


Watch Tower 1900 April 15

Volunteer Racism?

Some Quotes From Russell Related to the Races


Watch Tower  1902 July 15 p.215-216

Was Russell a JW Racist Prophet?

Russell's Refutation of "The Negro a Beast"

Can Restitution Change the Ethiopian's Skin?

Some Quotes From Russell Related to the Races


Watch Tower 1901 August 15 

Quotes from Sir. H. H. Johnson, does not reflect Russell's views.

Some Quotes From Russell Related to the Races


Watch Tower 1904 February 15

Can The Ethiopian Change the Color of His Skin?

Some Quotes From Russell Related to the Races


Watch Tower 1914 Apr 1

Russell, Blacks and Discrimination


The Bible versus Evolution p.30


THE FOLLOWING ARE SOMETIMES CITED AS BEING OF RUSSELL, ALTHOUGH THEY ARE NOT.


Golden Age 1919 October 15 p. 44

Russell, Blacks and Discrimination


Golden Age 1920 January 7 p. 241

Russell, Blacks and Discrimination


Golden Age 1926 March 10 p. 374


More may be added later, God willing.







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