Racism

Not Everything In This World Is About Racism

Not everyone is racist, and not all actions are done out of racism.

Kaylee M Willis
Kaylee M Willis Sep 18, 2018
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There are so many different scandals that come out, and when they do, somehow racism is always the first thing people blame.

For instance, the Colin Kaepernick/Nike scandal is a big deal right now. If you really pay attention to the story on the different platforms, many people are saying that white people are just mad because a black person is the featured person. No, actually, the race of the man has nothing to do with people's feelings. The people that are upset by his actions, not the color of his skin.

I don't care what age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation someone is...if we have differing opinions, then we just have differing opinions. It's as simple as that.

I recently came across a story of the white cop that was off duty when she entered her black neighbor's apartment thinking it was her own. Then, she shot him thinking he had broken into her apartment. After this story came out, I saw a picture surface of her posing with this man that she shot. Maybe there was an altercation, maybe she wrongly shot him, but there's no reason for everyone to just assume she did it out of racism.

I've said it before and I'll say it again...there is always going to be a bad apple in the bunch, but not everyone is racist.

Just because there is one racist cop, one racist white person, one racist black person, one racist in politics...that does not in any way mean that every person is that way. Some people think this way, but not everyone does.

It all comes down to respect with me. If you respect me, I'll respect you. It does not matter what you look like, listen to, agree with or don't agree with. I will be friendly to anyone that deserves my kindness.

So, when you read those news stories, just read them. Stop letting the media tell you it was out of racism. Stop believing it was out of racism. Stop spreading the rumor that it was out of racism. Just read the news and get the FACTS.

I saw a post about the events of 9/11. Someone posted that they wished for a day of 9/12, because on 9/12/2001, the United States came together. Of course, it was clarified that no one was ever hoping to experience 9/11 again, but the terrible event brought everyone together.

This is what the world needs now. We need to come together, rather than letting everything divide us.

Kaylee M Willis
Kaylee M Willis Sep 18, 2018
At Troy University

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18 Bible Verses That Prove God Would NOT Be 'Pro-Life'

Stop using the Bible as an excuse to take away women's rights.

Mia McLaughlin
Mia McLaughlin May 17, 2019
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"Abortion is WRONG because God (the highest authority) says so! Not because I say so, or "religious" people say so or the government says so...because the CREATOR OF ALL HUMAN LIFE SAYS SO."

This argument is bullshit and I'm sick of hearing it, because it just isn't true. All these Christians claim that the Bible and God says that abortion is wrong, and it's clear they've never read the Bible. Have you ever seen them use a biblical verse to validate their claims? Yeah, me neither. And you know why? BECAUSE THE BIBLE IS NOT PRO-LIFE. They pick and choose vague verses to attempt to back up these ridiculous claims, completely ignoring the damning evidence that the Bible, and therefore God, actually supports child murder, infanticide, and abortion.

Unlike pro-lifers, I'll actually provide some evidence:

1. Numbers 31:17 "Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him"

2. Deuteronomy 2:34 "And we took all his cities at that time, and utterly destroyed the men, and the women, and the little ones, of every city, we left none to remain"

3. Deuteronomy 28:53 "And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the Lord thy God hath given thee, in the seige, and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee"

4. 1 Samuel 15:3 "Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass"

5. Isaiah 13:16 "Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be spoiled, and their wives ravished"

6. Isaiah 13:18 "Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eyes shall not spare children"

7. Ezekiel 9:6 "Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house"

8. Hosea 9:14 "Give them, O Lord: what wilt thou give? give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts"

9. Hosea 13:16 "Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up"

10. 2 Kings 2:24 "And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the Lord. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them"

11. Psalm 137:9 "Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones"

12. Numbers 5:21 "-here the priest is to put the woman under his curse- "may the Lord cause you to become a curse among your people when he makes your womb miscarry and your abdomen swell"

13. Hosea 9:16 "Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved fruit of their womb"

14. Psalm 135:8 "He it was who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and of beast;"

15. Psalm 136:10 "-to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt His love endures forever"

16. 2 Kings 6:28-29 "And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, This woman said unto me, Give thy son, that we may eat him to day, and we will eat my son to morrow.So we boiled by son, and did eat him: and I said unto her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath hid her son"

17. Leviticus 26:29 "And ye shall eat the flesh of your sons, and the flesh of your daughters shall ye eat"

18. Jeremiah 11:22 "Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts, Behold, I will punish them: the young men shall die by the sword; their sons and their daughters shall die by famine:"


Stop using your religion to try and push propoganda that "God says abortion is wrong because it kills innocent children." Clearly your God doesn't care about killing children. There is more than enough proof that the Bible and God are NOT pro-life. Stop acting like you're good Christians upholding the values of God when you clearly haven't picked up the Bible and actually read it. God doesn't agree with your backwards thinking. Maybe try do your research before spewing your religious bullshit to try and take away women's rights.

Mia McLaughlin
Mia McLaughlin May 17, 2019
At Michigan State University

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When Words Are Not Enough

Sometimes you just need to be.

Lilly Amechi
Lilly Amechi May 20, 2019
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Life is a roller-coaster of ups and downs. We all desire easy fruitful lives where no one ever dies and no one ever leaves. Instead, we suffer through hardships and great trials that test our faith. These conflicts often leave us worn down and feeling helpless. This is the time when words become a languid breeze, going through one ear and out the other. This is what you should do when words are not enough to satiate the pain you hold in trembling hands.

Focus all your energy into just being. No one expects you to get over the tragedy that occurred in your life, so don't force yourself. Just eat, breathe, and sleep until you feel up to doing normal tasks. Whatever circumstance that has stolen your breath and turned your life upside down won't go a week in a couple of days or a week. Wounds like yours don't go away instantly; instead, they take time and nurturing. Sometimes it's best to keep a sore covered but in some circumstances, know that seeing someone is okay.

These tragedies you face are real, and they try to break down the very substances that make you who you are. Counselors and therapists can help you make sense of the burden you carry. There are many reasons why you might be hesitant to see a therapist, but if the burden you carry becomes too much, a therapist can help you lighten that load.

Know that what you are going through is real and it is tough, but you will make it out on top. You are a survivor and a success story. Every single bad thing that has tried to tear you down hasn't succeeded, and this will be no different. Trust me, your story is not over.

Lilly Amechi
Lilly Amechi May 20, 2019
At University of Oklahoma

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