In relation to
this post, it is a substantial step forward to read the
thread
Racism is for Ignorant Fools.
Knowing that almost 6 months ago I spoke on the topic of racialization in the presence of government officials, the media, a large assortment of
writers, artists and most important of all, William Commanda, it is gratifying to know that this website truly denies the ignorance which racism
fosters.
The thousands of people who visit here daily will have had the opportunity to reflect on the issue of racialization, what it forces upon people and
what its fundamental purpose is.
There will always be those among us who believe that race is a scientific term and belief, once taken to heart, is difficult to change. I read today
that someone was proud of their race. They could just as easily have stated that they were proud of their ethnic roots and I honestly would agree
that it is right to feel that way.
My own roots are so tangled in different ethnic groups that it might be called a Gorgon Knot of genetics. To find a dominant gene, I would say it
would be related to my Dutch heritage, but there is another variable obvious in my darker complexion and that can be traced back to the Canadian
prairies and the Cree Nation.
Which am I proudest of? Between my gray/blue eyes sits a hawkish nose. Behind that set of features sits a brain who sees and appreciates the values of
both cultures represented in those genetic traits. So, yes, I'm proud of my roots, no matter what their history in the past. Mistakes were made by
both, wrongs never fully compensated for by either one. It doesn't pay to tarry too long on the past, though, because walking backwards into the
future only causes us to stumble. We need to look to the future and the future of our children and on to their children as well.
We need to put such things as the Caste, Race and Class systems in the dumpster of history and move on. Divisions only divide. There is only right and
wrong when it comes to a human being and nothing else really matters. Decide for yourselves which is is which and what needs to change in your own
hearts for the betterment of future generations.
The prophecy of the Rainbow Warrior says it best:
There would come a time when the "keepers of the legend, stories, culture rituals, and myths, and all the Ancient Tribal Customs" would be
needed to restore us to health. They would be mankinds’ key to survival, they were the "Warriors of the Rainbow". There would come a day of
awakening when all the peoples of all the tribes would form a New World of Justice, Peace, Freedom and recognition of the Great Spirit.
The "Warriors of the Rainbow" would spread these messages and teach all peoples of the Earth or "Elohi". They would teach them how to live the
"Way of the Great Spirit". They would tell them of how the world today has turned away from the Great Spirit and that is why our Earth is
"Sick".
The "Warriors of the Rainbow" would show the peoples that this "Ancient Being" (the Great Spirit), is full of love and understanding, and teach
them how to make the "Earth or Elohi" beautiful again. These Warriors would give the people principles or rules to follow to make their path right
with the world. These principles would be those of the Ancient Tribes. The Warriors of the Rainbow would teach the people of the ancient practices of
Unity, Love and Understanding. They would teach of Harmony among people in all four comers of the Earth.
Like the Ancient Tribes, they would teach the peoples how to pray to the Great Spirit with love that flows like the beautiful mountain stream, and
flows along the path to the ocean of life. Once again, they would be able to feel joy in solitude and in councils. They would be free of petty
jealousies and love all mankind as their brothers, regardless of color, race or religion. They would feel happiness enter their hearts, and become as
one with the entire human race. Their hearts would be pure and radiate warmth, understanding and respect for all mankind, Nature, and the Great
Spirit. They would once again fill their minds, hearts, souls, and deeds with the purest of thoughts. They would seek the beauty of the Master of Life
- the Great Spirit! They would find strength and beauty in prayer and the solitudes of life.
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[edit on 20/9/09 by masqua]