An article in the Washington Post in response to the question: Which "ism" is more entrenched in America, sexism or racism? Which should religion address?
One Prejudice One Solution
One Prejudice, One Solution
Wednesday March 26, 2008
Categories: Spirituality
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Racism. No doubt about it. And it sickens me.
There is still nothing that can fan the flames of fear in the hearts of a significant demographic of Americans, as evidenced by how our political "pundits" like Limbaugh et.al. managed so easily to take the Wright controversy and make sane people believe that Barack Obama is a closet "Black Power" warrior.
As far as most Americans have come on race, it only takes a vocal minority to set us back 50 years.
Have you heard the old saying that birds of the same feather fly together. If it is true among birds, it is equally true among humans. Racism comes in different shades: skin color, racial origin, cultural difference, language diversity, etc. No religion has been able to root out racism among its followers. Actually religion divides its followers rather than unites them. Racism could only be minimised but it can never totally erased. The only religion that can make an effort to minimize racism is Buddhism (I am not a Buddhist)
Knowing I have White Privilege is raising my consciousness. Refusing to accept that White Privilege exists is racism. Look for it and you will see it. Seeing it I can take action to change it.
Blessings
Blake Hayner
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