(August 31, 2017 at 9:06 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote:(August 31, 2017 at 6:12 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: What does Charlottsville have to do with religious freedom?
To answer the OP, it just means that racism is alive and well. I think there will always be racist people in the world, but perhaps better education, discussion, and awareness will help. Simply calling someone a racist and checking out will make it worse I think.
Education I'm down with. But what do you mean by "discussion" and "awareness"? I'm aware racists exists, and they're aware that the folks they hate exist. What's to discuss? The price of tea in China? How they feel encumbered because statues to generals who fought defending slavery are no longer popular?
Maybe the discussion could be about the 14th Amendment; I think it should start there. If you're an American citizen, stand up for equality.
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I meant awareness that racism exists and how to deal with it and address it, etc. I guess it goes hand in hand with education in that sense.
As for discussion, I'm thinking more in lines of like... if you're hanging out with a friend and they say or do something racist, maybe start a discussion with them about it. Explain to them why you don't think it's right, ask them some tough questions. I think that's more productive than calling them a racist and leaving.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
