Racism is a terrible thing. However, we have failed to identify the root cause of racism. So what is the root? PRIDE! Pride causes us to believe that we are better than someone else. Because we do things a certain way as a race or culture, we think that others not like us are wrong, strange,or inferior to us or our group. Some within the Black community say "minorities, by definition, cannot be racist because racism is an act of oppression from a majority group on a minority group whether by resources or by act." It is also said that "racism is race prejudice backed with institutional power." However pride is present in all races, tribes, and dialects. The oppressed are no more righteous than the oppressors. So what is the answer. First, if you are guilty then confess the sin of racial pride and repent. Then recognize that God values the differences in humanity. Remember "Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world. Red and yellow black and white, they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world!"
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The unfortunate mindset of racism has crippled and even paralyzed hundreds of thousands and into the millions. Racism - the birth child of fear and hatred, indeed, is demonic and not applicable to those that seek peace and unity. We often dwell in things that causes us to not progress as a society; giving our attention to the weird, strange, lustful, and greedy. rarely will we address the issues that underlie in the woven fabric of this country, which is racism.
As a very recent reminder, a few days ago in Mississippi, Emmitt Till's death site marker was vandalized and torn down. Barack obama has two racist males plot and plan to assasinate him, along with decapitating 12 African Americans and shooting 88 more, for their white supremist loyalty. Some blacks are chosing not to vote for him because his mother was white. Some hispanics are not voting for him because Barack is black. Many blacks are not voting for McCain because he's white. But what about quality and qualifications?
Have we minimized our logical thinking based on the color of one's skin? Why is 11:00 AM on Sunday mornings the most segregated hour in the United States? How can we say we love God, but hate our brother? The Bible says if we are doing that, than we are liars.
Lastly, why are we as a nation so willing to talk about sexual desires and experiences,economic woes, sports, politics, and ourselves, but will not come to the table of brotherhood, love, and equality to discuss race relations and improving the future of our children? Bottom line - we have to give an account for every unrepented thought and action when we meet the LORD. God bless.
Love you cuzz,
Derrick
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