(February 6, 2012 at 4:22 pm)Kbrandon1 Wrote: Unfortunately, the answer to the OP question is Yes. As a black man, I see him as a fellow african-american. Also, to say that this is purely a "racist" point of view is somewhat short-sighted [though not completely wrong]. We (black people) accept him as black because of the racial history in America. Back when there were pretty much only black and white people in the US; he would not have been accepted as white either socially or legally. Race in the US is an overly complicated matter for both white and black people that goes back centuries. And I do believe race matters in the US as it shapes ones perspective whether they like it or not.
btw. this is my first post to an open thread. kinda crazy of me to pick one a controversial as race to get started.
At least this one doesnt jump in and insult people for his first post.
Nice to meet you.
Hey, when you get a chance could you post an introduction so we can all get to know you...a little about yourself, what you expect out of atheist forums, wether you like your steaks bloody as hell or burnt to a crisp...well, you get the idea.
