discussion post

Pastor Lamont, great selection of topics to talk about. I want to specifically highlight The Civil Rights Movement and Women’s Rights and Gay Activism.

In our week three compare & contrast assignment, I compared the similarities between the Abolition and Civil Rights movements: while there were some differences of course (ie. one fought slavery, the other voting rights, healthcare rights, etc.), both sought to end segregation in their own time. The Civil Rights Movement is often looked at as the “evolution” of the Abolitionists. When you stop to ponder the historical implications of these movements, its sad that we have to deal with an evil such as racism. We all are made uniquely in Christ and for a great purpose.

Women rights on its own is a tough subject to discuss. Feminism is a great thing for society, but looking at modern feminism I cannot help but wonder how it evolved into something that has enabled women to view themselves as “better” than men or even each other. I suppose the same goes for members of the LGBTQ+ community; do you think because these groups were marginalized for so long that now, since they are both elevated in such a high manner in our society, that they have seized the opportunity to view everyone around them as a “lesser kind” and rub it in their faces? In some way I would consider this reverse racism or sexism. What do you think?

Have a great weekend! Blessings!