Do you think the use of the "N" word is okay for Christians?

[Injen]

Alot of negative history comes behind the 'N' word of yesterday. It was used to slander and demean an entire race of people for generations. (Even still in alot of places today.)

However, today, it is used as a common term between friends, and is also casually used outside of the African-American community, as well.

Do you think it's okay for Christians to say the "N" word?
Do you think it's racist for white people not to be able to say it in it's current meaning?
Do you think it's sinful?

Why? Why not?

Discuss.

[Bro. Roderick L. Armstrong]

Praise Him.
Hello,
I may be stepping in this convo a little late, but there is a common-ground I must mention about this matter. Now to answer you questions...

Do I think it's ok for Christians to say the "N" word?
I believe that it shall not be used in the midst of delivering the word of God. The term (Nigga) itself isn't bad, it is the way its been used is what makes it bad. I feel as long as a person uses it in a more mature, appropriate way, then it shall not effect anyone, for we shall commonly know what the term differs.
Do I think it's racist for white people not to be able to say it in it's current meaning?
Personally, no. The wild and explicit rapper himself, Eminem, could answer this question. It never really matter how bad he may feel or how he expresses an issue, he is senses enough to know not to say the "N" word neither in his songs, nor interviews. It may seem okay to others, but out of self-respect he prefer not.
Is the "N" word sinful?
The word "Nigger" is a sin, for its meaning is to be ignorant. But for us to speak up on the term "Nigga", I believe it is not. This falls back to the way it is being used and how often it is said. To say the word without any self-control can become a sin, which might lead you to many closed doors in the near future.

Overall; the word has its history-meaning and who says history can't be changed?

Bro.Roderick
Confessions Ministries Org.