Racism - Page 7

Pressing-On · #61 07-30-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Barb

GC, I really don't need to try and defend PO because she is well capable of sticking up for herself.

But having said all of that, I will defend her anyway...

I have 'known' Pressing On for what seems like forever, and while she and I disagree on a great many things, I have never felt she was racist in any way.

Thanks, Barb!

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And trust me...with biracial family members, and as I was a member of a 99% Black congregation for 24 years, I am very sensitive in this area...perhaps at times, overly so.

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PO stands for what she believes in, be it secular issues or spiritual, and she is not always right, but which one if us is? By the same token, she is not always wrong, and neither are you.

WUT? WUT?!!! I always thought I was right?!! What happened?!

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So why don't we all pull in the reins a bit and not let opinions divide us as sisters in the Lord.

And if having said all of this, if I have overstepped my bounds with either one of you, I do apologize.

But I just didn't want you, GC, walking away from this feeling as you do...

Very kind of you.

StillStanding · #62 07-30-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Well, your bright and morning stars highlighting your billboard, I mean, signature line shows that you are very aware of race. It's important to you as a dividing mark. I don't think about it, so it seems strange that you would put that in a large font and, of course, edit in stars for your billboard, oops, again, signature line.

How I feel about that is -

I'm going to add a signature line that says - I belong to the ARYAN RACE NO HEINZ 57 HERE! How's that for drama?

The emotional side of racial issues is a huge turn off. I have no patience for it. Personally, I feel the issues in this country are more about class than race.

This response was uncalled for! Her response was conciliatory, yet you feel a need to attack again. Why not show a little compassion?

Godzchild · #63 07-30-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Well, your bright and morning stars highlighting your billboard, I mean, signature line shows that you are very aware of race. It's important to you as a dividing mark. I don't think about it, so it seems strange that you would put that in a large font and, of course, edit in stars for your billboard, oops, again, signature line.

How I feel about that is -

I'm going to add a signature line that says - I belong to the ARYAN RACE NO HEINZ 57 HERE! How's that for drama?

The emotional side of racial issues is a huge turn off. I have no patience for it. Personally, I feel the issues in this country are more about class than race.

My race is VERY important to me~ It is NOT a dividing mark (not in my eyes nor God's)!!!!!!!!
The stars?......well, they were for someone special

Be happy for your "Aryan" race. I will be happy with you

I am VERY proud of where I came from and I embrace my heritage from my mum and my dad. Now, with that said.....I hope you have a wonderful blessed afternoon friend!

Godzchild · #64 07-30-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by StillStanding

This response was uncalled for! Her response was conciliatory, yet you feel a need to attack again. Why not show a little compassion?

Thank you SS but I am going to just leave it alone.....I could be hateful but I am really not that kind of person. I am proud of my background and everyone should be proud of where they came from and embrace it to the fullest. Btw, my signature line was NOT meant for anyone to get offended or on the defensive about~ I consider myself very blessed to have the backgrounds I do!

BeenThinkin · #65 07-30-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Godzchild

Thank you SS but I am going to just leave it alone.....I could be hateful but I am really not that kind of person. I am proud of my background and everyone should be proud of where they came from and embrace it to the fullest.

Awe, come on! Let's keep it going! It's the most exciting thing happening on AFF for days now.

Been Thinkin

Godzchild · #66 07-30-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BeenThinkin

Awe, come on! Let's keep it going! It's the most exciting thing happening on AFF for days now.

Been Thinkin

no thank you ~ LOL I find I cant sleep at night after I have had any cross words with anyone about anything. I do not like confrontations and will try really hard to walk away from them. This is a time to walk away and leave it alone. I do not want to be at ill feelings with anyone on here. Maybe one day I may cross paths with PO and I will just walk up to her and give her a big hug and we can laugh at looking back on this.

BeenThinkin · #67 07-30-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Godzchild

no thank you ~ LOL I find I cant sleep at night after I have had any cross words with anyone about anything. I do not like confrontations and will try really hard to walk away from them. This is a time to walk away and leave it alone. I do not want to be at ill feelings with anyone on here. Maybe one day I may cross paths with PO and I will just walk up to her and give her a big hug and we can laugh at looking back on this.

And thanks for the response. Seems like getting a response from anyone on AFF now you have to be in a fight! And I agree it's not worth it. Have a great day!

Been Thinkin

Godzchild · #68 07-30-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BeenThinkin

And thanks for the response. Seems like getting a response from anyone on AFF now you have to be in a fight! And I agree it's not worth it. Have a great day!

Been Thinkin

It seems like that huh?

Have a blessed night my friend~

Pressing-On · #69 07-30-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by StillStanding

This response was uncalled for! Her response was conciliatory, yet you feel a need to attack again. Why not show a little compassion?

I agree with BT!

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Originally Posted by BeenThinkin

Awe, come on! Let's keep it going! It's the most exciting thing happening on AFF for days now.

Been Thinkin

It has been a whole lot of boring lately, huh? Just stokin' the fire a little. We get more viewers that way.

Pressing-On · #70 07-30-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Godzchild

My race is VERY important to me~ It is NOT a dividing mark (not in my eyes nor God's)!!!!!!!!
The stars?......well, they were for someone special

Be happy for your "Aryan" race. I will be happy with you

I am VERY proud of where I came from and I embrace my heritage from my mum and my dad. Now, with that said.....I hope you have a wonderful blessed afternoon friend!

I'm actually not Aryan. I am Polish/Jewish/German. My family hails from the Canary Islands, moving and owning all of the land on the San Antonio River. Of course, sold now. We were involved in the Underground Railroad. I am proud of that. My grandmother's brother owned War Admiral. I have interesting roots.