(The following is off-topic-nothing about silver- just a response)
Dear Chuck and Vikii and Jhon, I did not express myself well and will attempt so now. That's the trouble with not being able to look someone in the eye while communicating. I've never felt bad or guilty for being white, nor do I think that anyone of any color should. I didn't elaborate, but the prejudice towards the white race I experienced lasted maybe 30 minutes and occured after I had been visiting with some Cherokee. I also had just watched a report about how store clerks respond to black customers as opposed to white and how differently black people applying for jobs are rated. A black young man had recently asked me if Jesus liked black people. That broke my heart to think that He had been presented in any other light. (but of course, most of the pictures of this Jew are with white skin and blue eyes) I thought that our friend in Malaysia would understand my statements without going into great detail. Yes, I could have mailed him direct,( I normally do when it's personal) but was hoping by putting it on the list to give others a chance to respond to his need. (He contributes a lot) I was also conscious of the people who don't like to wade through long "things", so tried to shorten my story. The point to what I wrote was forgiveness and reconciliation, not shame and guilt. I, personally, am in the business of getting people free of all that. But certain things have to be recognized and dealt with before the freedom comes. One of the most powerful things I've seen was at a meeting where the speaker representing the white race repented of racial hatred. (he had none personally) Then a black man walked up spontaniously and did the same and the next thing I knew black, white, asian people (esp. men) were all over the room were hugging, weeping, repenting for their own hatred. Something broke in the spirit. I don't mind if you disagree with me about anything; I just was sorry that I wasted your valuable input to this list by an off- topic area over something we actual agree on. Hope this clarified and didn't add to division. Karen ---------- > > To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: > [email protected] -or- [email protected] > with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. > > To post, address your message to: [email protected] > > List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
