Racism

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by Godzchild

I do not and never will understand the racism in your country. I am not a US citizen and where I was raised over in Europe and still today , racism is not a big issue there. I am part black ( my dad's side ) and German/Hungarian (my mum's side) and look more like I am black/Hispanic even tho there is no Hispanic in my family :-) But growing up in a very diverse family, I never knew "segregation" and all the mess about what some Americans do and act over ones skin color. Both of my kids, born US citizens but Bi-racial , daughter married a white man and my son dates only Asian~ My son attended for a time, LeMoyne-Owen College while living in the south (the south was a nightmare) and their were a few whites there. I cant really wrap my mind around a time (in US) where they lynched blacks.....for NOTHING! As for some of us blacks being called African.....my husband is black and he will correct that real quick......only bc he says he is not from Africa and none of his family was either. My son goes by black and my daughter , the same. My daughter looks of the lighter skin (high yellow) and my son Mocha skin. I do not have any white in my family outside of my son-in-law and the new baby due in Oct. I feel you should be able to attend any school of your choice no matter your ethnicity!!!! Everything should be equal bc in Gods eyes it is!!!

I love your spirit!

My reason for starting this thread is because there seems to be a deep divide in America OVER THE GROUND RULES for discussing race. To me, this is like sitting down with a neighbor over a land dispute, and being told that for him to even consider a compromise, I must first agree that it must end in his favor!

I totally understand that there were racial injustices in the past and even some today. Although, I believe it is more of a social class injustice than a racial injustice these days. The wealthy have money to buy the best defense, while the poor rely on a public defender that just wants the case to go away.

BTW, I attend a church with a black senior pastor! Our church is probably 60% black and 40% white.

[Godzchild]

Originally Posted by StillStanding

I love your spirit!

My reason for starting this thread is because there seems to be a deep divide in America OVER THE GROUND RULES for discussing race. To me, this is like sitting down with a neighbor over a land dispute, and being told that for him to even consider a compromise, I must first agree that it must end in his favor!

I totally understand that there were racial injustices in the past and even some today. Although, I believe it is more of a social class injustice than a racial injustice these days. The wealthy have money to buy the best defense, while the poor rely on a public defender that just wants the case to go away.

BTW, I attend a church with a black senior pastor! Our church is probably 60% black and 40% white.

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by barry72

Of you wouldn't walk up to an African American and make these comments, don't do it on this forum. That is what I call racism. I'm simply stating that I don't think there's a place for those comments on a Christian forum.

Are you stating that Christians should never discuss race, but sweep it under the rug? BTW, I would state the same thing if I were part of a live discussion group. I asked the question, "Am I wrong?". I truly want to understand how I'm mis-reading the above article.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Godzchild

I do not and never will understand the racism in your country. I am not a US citizen and where I was raised over in Europe and still today , racism is not a big issue there. I am part black ( my dad's side ) and German/Hungarian (my mum's side) and look more like I am black/Hispanic even tho there is no Hispanic in my family :-) But growing up in a very diverse family, I never knew "segregation" and all the mess about what some Americans do and act over ones skin color. Both of my kids, born US citizens but Bi-racial , daughter married a white man and my son dates only Asian~ My son attended for a time, LeMoyne-Owen College while living in the south (the south was a nightmare) and their were a few whites there. I cant really wrap my mind around a time (in US) where they lynched blacks.....for NOTHING! As for some of us blacks being called African.....my husband is black and he will correct that real quick......only bc he says he is not from Africa and none of his family was either. My son goes by black and my daughter , the same. My daughter looks of the lighter skin (high yellow) and my son Mocha skin. I do not have any white in my family outside of my son-in-law and the new baby due in Oct. I feel you should be able to attend any school of your choice no matter your ethnicity!!!! Everything should be equal bc in Gods eyes it is!!!

I agree, however, back in the day that was not the case. Thus the institution of Black universities, and the reason for my post.

[Godzchild]

Originally Posted by Barb

I agree, however, back in the day that was not the case. Thus the institution of Black universities, and the reason for my post.

I am not from that time era THANK GOD, but I would like to ask WHY????? Why was / is skin color so "intimidating" to some (not all) white people? Don't get me wrong, there are some of my black relatives who are what I would call racist in some ways...and there are many blacks who are still hanging on to racism in many ways, but to have schools (or anything else) who are for a certain "color" ???? How sad!!! I seen a movie called Mississippi Burning one day back a few years ago and I cried. I can not fathom being back in that time era and seeing my dad or family being hung....or home being burned, having my mother or Auntie giving her seat up to a white person and being called **** I have been called half breed, **** lover, Nazi **** .... the list goes on. Yes it was mostly by white people when we moved to the US.....but I am me and I love who I am and where I come from. I am very proud of my heritage and my backgroundS and I embrace each one. But racism is a very real and active thing that is still happening in many places and it makes me angry and yet very sad!!!

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

Yes and my point is, it does not matter if we are discussing all things being equal NOW.

No I'd have them be like all other institutions in America are being called to become..EQUAL

*sigh*

Originally Posted by Barb

I guess I am not the brightest bulb in this forum chandelier...

Just what IS your point?

*sigh*

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Godzchild

I am not from that time era THANK GOD, but I would like to ask WHY????? Why was / is skin color so "intimidating" to some (not all) white people?

Why is it intimidating to some (not all) blacks, Asians or Hispanics? WHY????

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Godzchild

I am not from that time era THANK GOD, but I would like to ask WHY????? Why was / is skin color so "intimidating" to some (not all) white people? Don't get me wrong, there are some of my black relatives who are what I would call racist in some ways...and there are many blacks who are still hanging on to racism in many ways, but to have schools (or anything else) who are for a certain "color" ???? How sad!!! I seen a movie called Mississippi Burning one day back a few years ago and I cried. I can not fathom being back in that time era and seeing my dad or family being hung....or home being burned, having my mother or Auntie giving her seat up to a white person and being called **** I have been called half breed, **** lover, Nazi **** .... the list goes on. Yes it was mostly by white people when we moved to the US.....but I am me and I love who I am and where I come from. I am very proud of my heritage and my backgroundS and I embrace each one. But racism is a very real and active thing that is still happening in many places and it makes me angry and yet very sad!!!

BTW I doubt anyone here denies racism is real. Yes there are still racists in the world

[Pliny]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

BTW I doubt anyone here denies racism is real. Yes there are still racists in the world

And they come in ALL colors and sizes...

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

*sigh*

This is just silly...feel like answering the question asked or are we done with this?