Lift Every Voice and Sing

The title of this post is the first sentence in the "Negro National Anthem" also known as the "Black National Anthem." I had never heard this song before today. A friend made a presentation at church commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. She ended with this song. A very appropriate song for Dr. King but also for this time of conflict in our world. Here is the link.

Lift Every Voice and Sing

As I think about these words and as I continue to read "The Warmth of Other Suns," I wonder how much longer it will take for true equality to appear on Planet Earth. It seems that with all our education, we still remain uneducated in the path of love. The whites hate the blacks, the Christians hate the Muslims, the rich hate the poor and vice versa. All our enlightened men and women of history have taught love. Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, Mother Teresa, Gandhi to name a few taught love and non-violence. Throughout history their teachings have been corrupted by a few who want us to believe they speak for the spiritual tradition. 

Our ignorance and inner fear keep us from accepting the uniqueness of others. As someone who has always been opposed to teaching religion in schools maybe religion should be taught. A complete and thorough understanding of all the religions of the world might just bring us to a better understanding of our world. Teaching the customs and traditions of all nationalities might bring us to a place of acceptance. 

As I step down from my soapbox, I'd like to end this entry with a new song by Tobey Keith. It fits well into what I've discussed. Getting along as one people. Enjoy. 

Drunk Americans 

Namaste,

Mareda