I came across an interesting post online written by a Filipino artist who stressed how spirituality affects racism.
Racism is not only a tool of discrimination but of exploitation as well. Judging a person by the color of his skin alone already poses a lot of problems in our culture and society. While much has been said about racism, this cultural phenomenon continues to grow like a cancer that kills out of unfair judgment, negative attitude and prejudice.
I was lucky to find a published book that would answer my curiosity on the matter. The Crazy Making Disease, written by book author Christopher Bear Beam, emphasizes how spirituality plays an important role in curbing the ill effects of racism to our culture and society. By going back to one’s own spiritual foundations and understanding them, then perhaps we can put a stop to racism’s concept of hate and ultimately lead to racial healing.
I couldn’t agree more. After all, this world would be a much better place to live in if people treat each other equally.
More than just plain awareness, I think there is more to discover about the mind-body connection in addressing this global disease which is racism.
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