- Oct 25, 2009
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Thank you and this post was in regards to the hatred of other Black folks because of their religion or faith, that has been posted over and over and over here at Destee
lol, Ya know you ought to put that in the begining my brother. lol @ myself ( J/k) I always seem to go off track. ( kidding )
Ya know , let me share this with you. Faith is Faith, Its what you can't prove or see with your eyes. Its a feeling, it's personal to us as individuals.
I am forever a student of history. To be that I have to be somewhat knowledgeable about many early religions.
In real life I have brothers and sisters whom I deeply love that are Islamic, Christians, Catholics, etc. I have gained learning so much about others peoples faith and they assisted. I don't look to agree with any one totally. But to gain from each one. NOI, gave the black man ( woman) validation back in the day. That's what we needed back then to truly see ourselves and know ourselves. Do I believe in it entirely ?? Nope. But I have gained from their ideologies and faith. Christians depending on what sect gave as well. Hindus, I practice many things that came from their belief system. They have more rooted spiritual knowledge.
I have had dinner parties where all have attended. I know who don't eat what. I accommodated each one. I greet each one in the manner that shows respect. As a host, It's my job to make them feel comfortable and at home. And we all can sit around the table , laugh , enjoy each other and converse. And even give thanks for the food in a manner that's suitable to all. If we can do that , Why not others ???
We are looking for " Definites" where there is none.
Faith is just that, Faith. I think we do better learning from each other and their belief systems. But even if not, we must learn to deeply respect them.
I have made corrections and been corrected but never attack what is personal to the individual. Nobody knows the soul of another to condom them for the sake of faith. Nor Have I ever heard anybody convert because of such an attack. It simply doesn't work and never worked.
Perhaps in time we will grow beyond those tactics.
Thanks for the explanation , sincerely,
Peace