Peace,
to all who have taken the time to visit our blog and read the thoughts and
ideas we express.
Being of the 5%, it’s evident that I represent a smaller segment of the population. I am also an original man or black man here in North America, so I definitely understand what it’s like to be in the minority. Because of this, I am usually sensitive to the rights of the smaller portion of the population in every cipher or situation. Those in the majority enjoy a certain amount of privilege that they often take for granted.
For example; most people in our society eat meat. So, finding a restaurant that serves meat might not be a struggle or issue. A vegan, on the other hand, might have greater difficulty and limited options when choosing a place to dine. Those who are in the meat-eating majority, often have the "luxury" of being oblivious to the dietary concerns of the smaller, vegan population.
Now because of that majority status and privilege, some in the majority start to forget that everyone is not in the same boat. In the worst of cases, people belittle and attempt to degrade the importance of choices or ideas outside of their own. It often amazes me how people assume that my life choices are based on my lack of a “good church home” or not being “raised right.” That shows an air of arrogance and an assumption that their way is so absolute, correct and others are ignorant or lost. Being tolerant of a lifestyle other than your own doesn't weaken your thoughts or beliefs. Understanding what others do or say doesn't take away from your knowledge. By looking, listening, observing, and respecting ciphers other than our own, we create a platform for acceptance and tolerance of each other.
Being of the 5%, it’s evident that I represent a smaller segment of the population. I am also an original man or black man here in North America, so I definitely understand what it’s like to be in the minority. Because of this, I am usually sensitive to the rights of the smaller portion of the population in every cipher or situation. Those in the majority enjoy a certain amount of privilege that they often take for granted.
For example; most people in our society eat meat. So, finding a restaurant that serves meat might not be a struggle or issue. A vegan, on the other hand, might have greater difficulty and limited options when choosing a place to dine. Those who are in the meat-eating majority, often have the "luxury" of being oblivious to the dietary concerns of the smaller, vegan population.
Now because of that majority status and privilege, some in the majority start to forget that everyone is not in the same boat. In the worst of cases, people belittle and attempt to degrade the importance of choices or ideas outside of their own. It often amazes me how people assume that my life choices are based on my lack of a “good church home” or not being “raised right.” That shows an air of arrogance and an assumption that their way is so absolute, correct and others are ignorant or lost. Being tolerant of a lifestyle other than your own doesn't weaken your thoughts or beliefs. Understanding what others do or say doesn't take away from your knowledge. By looking, listening, observing, and respecting ciphers other than our own, we create a platform for acceptance and tolerance of each other.
Know thyself and be cognizant of
others. Never fear learning. Just because a majority of the people does something, does not make it
right.
Born
Logic Allah
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