I was recently accused of being associated with racists and fascists. Although I know this is false, it makes me wonder what motivates people to accuse others so quickly. Also, what does the Bible say about such things?

First, there have been racial tensions for a long time. It reaches back to the Garden of Eden when humanity thought is was possible to become God.

The same attitude is around today. This is seen in judging the unknown heart motives of others they don’t even know. So this age old problem continues to plague the world with its sin and counter-sin motif.

The Bible does have some things to say to this issue.

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. – Ephesians 6:12(ESV)

“Flesh and blood” is not your real problem. The source of the conflict is spiritual. Therefore, to get trapped into a “flesh-fight” automatically makes you a loser. You are deceived and probably a “spiritual prisoner of war”. 

Not that we dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who are commending themselves. But when they measure themselves by one another and compare themselves with one another, they are without understanding. 2 Corinthians 10:12 (ESV)

Paul is very clear in this text by saying that to compare and measure each other by looking at one another is foolish.

And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation (ethnos) Revelation 5:9 (ESV)

Every group of people will be represented in the Company of the Redeemed! The blood of Jesus Christ makes us one!

For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Matthew 24:7 (ESV)

The word “nation” here is the Greek word “ethnos” meaning racial group. The Lord predicted that there would be racial strife and “rising” one against another. Only the love of God working between these groups will keep them pure before the coming of the Lord. Racial strife is not of God – from any race to any race–none are excluded. 

From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 2 Corinthians 5:16 (ESV)

Paul concludes this issue by declaring that once we are “in Christ”,  fleshly distinctions are not the real issue. God’s people are to evaluate people by their relationship to HIM and not their skin color or gender (male or female).