Racism

I was born and raised in a state, in an area, where NO black people lived throughout my 20 years there.  My high school graduating class of 35, comprised of at least 4 communities, still did not have even one black person in any of our schools.  Lucky for me, my parents never once, in all of my years, EVER said a bad thing about any other race.  On the other hand, I don’t recall them ever even speaking of race?  

 

The point is, though, that I was not raised to be a racist.  If I was, if that hate was injected into me from day one, I suspect I would be more inclined to be so, though, that is not something I’d bet on. Humans can surprise you. 

I’ve never had a close black friend.  I wish I did.  I wish I had a few.  Had I did, I’d personally ACTUALLY, know a lot more about afro-Americans.  Sadly, I don’t.  I suspect, though, that they are just like me on the inside…just people trying their best, even though they’ve been handed a burden unlike anything I have EVER experienced.

Be wise and condemn not my friends.  Give people the benefit of the doubt.  When you do, you will be included.

Luke 6:37  "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."

John 7:24  "Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment."

James 2:13...because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.