10 April 2008

Yes, it is true that even in a world without religion “racism”- that is, discrimination, segregation and oppression, a belief by some group that they are superior to others, especially if the “other” is physically different, may indeed still exist. I do not deny this, or claim otherwise. If, however, one reflects deeply and honestly as to what is the most common source of these acts and feelings of superiority, of being right, of being entitled to power, and of being “chosen” and divinely protected one finds superstition and religion.

Is it not true that a cult or culture, a society or person with complete conviction and faith in dogma and doctrine enforced by orthodoxy and creed is always at the core of arrogance and aggression? Do we not pray for our soldiers to be victorious, to kill as many of the “other” as possible and come home safe? Is it not the responsibility of every Christian, every Musilm, every member of every religion to first protect the righteousness of their God; then to protect His real estate and treasure no matter the human cost? Is it not the true and ultimate test of faith to willingly give up one’s very life in the cause of their God?

Simply put, “race” originally designated geographic and family or tribal difference. Now race means colored, usually dark-skinned, primarily African but also includes all native peoples that are not of European descent.

It is common knowledge that slavery and prostitution have existed since savage humans stepped on the barely visible trail that soon became the path, then the road, and finally the freeway of civilization. But did you know that the United States of America is the only empire in history to create and maintain a slave system that was exclusively “racial.” That by limiting perpetual servitude to Africans and their descendants, our nation established that blacks would forever be at the bottom of the social hierarchy.

Two things one should always keep in mind. First, except for rare cases of Albinism, their are no “white” people; human skin tone and color falls somewhere on a continuum of brown, from pale beige to blue-black. Second, on this planet there is only one race of people-the Human Race. Racism is the egotism of faith and the acts of racism are expressions of animalism, of the more pious and powerful inficting their will, their avarice and self-righteousness upon those who are weaker or different.
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Though I have great respect and a deep sense of gratitude for Martin Luther King, Jr.; and even though his intentions and integrity are truly admirable, any movement constructed upon a foundation anchored on the shifting sands of fraud must, of necessity fail. It is the insidious influence of Theology, of Religion, of Christianity that underlies Racism, Poverty, Oppression, Stratification,Class Division, Segregation, and more.

In 1872 the most well known and powerful orator in modern Western history, advocate of free thought, human progress and happiness, the Great Agnostic, Robert Green Ingersoll lectured on “The Gods.” He states that “those who love God most are apt to love men least….Philosophy has not the egotism of faith…it is better to love men than to fear God…there can be but little liberty on earth while men worship a tyrant in heaven.”

This is my point. Racism, unequal distribution of wealth, minority faction rule, injustice they are the symptoms not the actual problem. In other words, it is a matter of focus. Until we eliminate and strictly prohibit legislation originating in Christian orthodoxy, that is to say, until we truly and without exception separate creed and dogma from the action and function of government we will continue this circle and cycle of viscissitudes until our decline is complete. We must turn our attention and energy, our hope and compassion from the unknown, the unprovable, from speculation, prayer and faith-from heaven, and devote our intellect and undivided attention to this world and to living human beings.

We need a new philosophy, system and process upon which to base the creation of a new government, to carry out the intent of our United States Constitution and the legacy of our Declaration of Independence. I believe that political philosophy is Humanistic Equalism: Philosophy for Ethical Government. If you wish to learn more and make a comment visit http://shiftofpower.blogspot.com/ 

Race, as we understand it, is a political construct that was created by the empires of Colonialism to reinforce the status quo power and justify subjugation and enslavement of dark skinned peoples, primarily Africans. By the end of the 18th century Christian orthodoxy employed scripture to attach inferior, even demonic status to people of color. In the 19th century “science” worked diligently to verify scripture, and by the beginning of the 20th century it was generally accepted that science had proven, and God’s word seconded the notion, that dark skinned peoples, especially Africans, were an inferior species of humans, a different order of being, if you will.

The issue is not Race it is Religion.

Amy, you have reported on a truth that many do not want to hear.  That blacks do not have an advantage being black ala Ms. Ferraro.  Blacks endure a burden living in a society poisoned by slavery.  Every American institiution and tradition is affected with blacks getting the brunt of it. 

What’s surprising is not how bad things remain but how far some like Tiger Woods and Barrack Obama have gone.