“I was born a white girl in a Texas rural town and cannot help that. I have witnessed ignorant racism from my grandparents generation, born in the early 1900-ish area. my definition of ignorant racism is that they didn’t know any better. Still wrong, I agree. There was never any cruelty, or even agreement with cruelty to Black people, that would have never been accepted. Yet there was a thought that they were less. ( so wrong I agree) I also have witnessed this change over the years for the positive. I am a Christian, who loves God, loves his word, and loves all people. I believe all people are created in his image, and reflect his uniqueness. I would like to suggest that there be less making fun of people who do not understand and more educating them from your viewpoint. I have enjoyed several of your podcasts, heard you preach in South lake, and been a follower. But when I listened to the Super Bowl one, I felt alienated, not valued and as if I was not welcomed in your space. It felt very divisive. I thought I had found a safe place, only to be ridiculed for being white and not understanding the need for a separate National Anthem. My family and I watched the Super Bowl and were confused about the need for two national anthems. We truly see everyone who lives in the United States as one people , one nation. We did not boycott the rest of the game because of that, we just do not understand it. How does two ( or more) national anthems promote unity? Is there something racism in the national anthem? If so, educate us on that. Use your words to edify/ build up/ bring peace and unity. I look forward to the day when we can quit, referring to people as color, or ethnicity/ nationality, and just refer to them as people, made in God’s image.”
Texas White Girl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/24