Comments on: Slavery By Another Name, Part I http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/society/2008/06/30/slavery-by-another-name-part-i/ A Perceptive Eye on News, Life & Society. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:02:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Bob Mccoy http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/society/2008/06/30/slavery-by-another-name-part-i/#comment-1588 Bob Mccoy Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:53:52 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=163#comment-1588 Remember that we Americans inherited slavery from the European civilization from which we migrated. First we spent our blood and treasure to attain our independence and equal station with our European ancestors. Then we spent our blood and treasure to establish racial equality in our civilization. Then we spent our blood and treasure to establish gender equality in our culture. Yes, these are ongoing struggles, we've made a lot of progress and we have a lot of progress to make. I am proud of the history of the American people, we have done more to advance the cause of human rights in human civilization than any other people, and we still strive to improve ourselves and help others. In spite of our many flaws, and our progress and setbacks, we still stand for freedom, equality and justice for all. Ya Baha'u'l Abha Remember that we Americans inherited slavery from the European civilization from which we migrated. First we spent our blood and treasure to attain our independence and equal station with our European ancestors. Then we spent our blood and treasure to establish racial equality in our civilization. Then we spent our blood and treasure to establish gender equality in our culture. Yes, these are ongoing struggles, we’ve made a lot of progress and we have a lot of progress to make. I am proud of the history of the American people, we have done more to advance the cause of human rights in human civilization than any other people, and we still strive to improve ourselves and help others. In spite of our many flaws, and our progress and setbacks, we still stand for freedom, equality and justice for all.

Ya Baha’u'l Abha

]]> By: geoffrey http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/society/2008/06/30/slavery-by-another-name-part-i/#comment-345 geoffrey Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:41:47 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=163#comment-345 Dear Phillipe and Terry, thank you so much for your comments. Looking back and my life when I lived in Huntsville, Alabama, I realize now that I did observe, to a very large extent subconsciously, the effects of slavery and a history of racism not only within Huntsville, but in the surrounding region as well. As we grow and mature, and our understanding of history and the process of things develop, these instances really jump out and provide, I think, catalysts for growth and change. What is also clear, though, from my early years is that I can remember distinct episodes of people attempting to change patterns - but there is still quite a lot that is left do be undone. Thank you again for your insights. Dear Phillipe and Terry, thank you so much for your comments. Looking back and my life when I lived in Huntsville, Alabama, I realize now that I did observe, to a very large extent subconsciously, the effects of slavery and a history of racism not only within Huntsville, but in the surrounding region as well.

As we grow and mature, and our understanding of history and the process of things develop, these instances really jump out and provide, I think, catalysts for growth and change.

What is also clear, though, from my early years is that I can remember distinct episodes of people attempting to change patterns - but there is still quite a lot that is left do be undone.

Thank you again for your insights.

]]> By: Terry http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/society/2008/06/30/slavery-by-another-name-part-i/#comment-337 Terry Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:50:30 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=163#comment-337 I live in Birmingham today and it amazes me that there are some that just want to pretend that the slavery episode was just a bad dream and never happen yet I walk the streets today and still see the scars in the eyes of those decendants of african slaves.... makes you wonder why so little progress has been made... I live in Birmingham today and it amazes me that there are some that just want to pretend that the slavery episode was just a bad dream and never happen yet I walk the streets today and still see the scars in the eyes of those decendants of african slaves….

makes you wonder why so little progress has been made…

]]> By: Phillipe http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/society/2008/06/30/slavery-by-another-name-part-i/#comment-336 Phillipe Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:16:22 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=163#comment-336 Thanks so much for addressing this topic, I am one of those who carry the legacy of these unjust practices in his heart. As far as qualities some that come to mind are patience, a world embracing vision, a passion and thirst for justice, lionine courage, a willingness to sacrifice self and a commitment to the independent investigation of truth. Also significant is skill in working collaboratively through consultative decision making and action taking. This is what popped into my head. Thanks so much for addressing this topic, I am one of those who carry the legacy
of these unjust practices in his heart. As far as qualities some that come to mind
are patience, a world embracing vision, a passion and thirst for justice,
lionine courage, a willingness to sacrifice self and a commitment to the
independent investigation of truth. Also significant is skill in working collaboratively
through consultative decision making and action taking. This is what popped
into my head.

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