I...believe that racism is a spiritual problem. I believe that race is a misnomer. We are all human. We just had different characteristics develop due to thousands of years of adaptation to climate. The migratory pattern of humans into certain regions many thousands of years ago and the further settlement into these regions, then the gradual change to adapt to the climate in that region for survival has led to the way we "look". The basic humanness of us all did not change. We were all created to find God and that search has led us down some different paths but a sincere seeker after God shows certain characteristics. The search for truth in all arenas of life, a way to serve others without demeaning the other or need for self-aggrandizement, to build a better society for all of its members and to find an inner peace and connection to our Creator. None of these characteristics have anything to do with the way we "look".
When we look into each other's faces we need to look for the spiritual qualities and the common link to our Creator. The differences in our outer exteriors are like the flowers in a rose garden, each color enhances the beauty.
Love in the struggle,
Anne
11-19-97
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