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Originally posted by HopefulJD:
I do feel that being an African American has made me, and probably most of us, sensitive to the plight of other people, but to say that we must be tolerant of all lifestyles and people simply because we are Black, I think, is a joke and speaks volumes about our place in the societal hierarchy.
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I think the point is to be tolerant because Blacks and Homosexuals share a common bond of being OPPRESSED. We know how it feels to be looked down upon, to be denied certain rights, not respected, etc. so therefore we have no right to do it to someone else, just because we think that we are "better than they are".
I find it funny how some people are so quick to seek the bible for answers on how they should treat or view blacks/homosexuals/ women, etc.. and use certain passages to justify their beliefs. I think the real answer to how should we treat others is best summed up in the quote, "Do unto others as I have done unto you". And the last time I checked, the Lord has done nothing but love each and everyone of us no matter how much we "sin".