Far too many people think that Jesus from the Bible was light skinned, even though he grew up in what we call the Middle East. - eviltoast
  • Dadd Volante@sh.itjust.works
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    6 days ago

    You’re not dumb as fuck.

    It’s a common misconception. Wasn’t even really until around the time of Queen Isabella (Might have the wrong queen as it’s pretty late here) that fair skin was considered preferable and a sign of religious purity.

    Humans are a weird species.