Advice For The Kids

Anti-Racism

  1. We don’t associate with or listen to racists, misogynists or apostates. These people move you away from God (loving God, loving neighbor). See section on friendship.
  2. Soul vs Body – God created us all the same on the inside but made us different on the outside.
  3. Pay attention to what is taught in school history about colonization and listen to what the activists say about topics like systemic racism.
  4. Those who come from “Trump’s America” are raised in a culture that promotes race realism. Race is not real from a scientific standpoint. We are all children of God. He created us all equally in His image.
  5. General thoughts on Anti-Racism:
    • You are either racist or anti-racist. There is no in-between on this topic. Inactivity supports the status quo and systemic racism. While you don’t have to be an activist, your vote matters. You are either voting for candidates that support racist policies or against them. These policies directly hurt people in BIPOC communities.
    • We actively stand against bullies and against racism (anti-racism).
    • There are no good or bad races only good or bad people.
    • People choose to be good or bad (Everything in life is a choice)
    • Systemic Racism is real and the policies are used to maintain the race/class hierarchy causing real harm to BIPOC communities.
    • Actively work to correct your thinking – our culture tries to warp your mind with many racist stereotypes. You are in control of your thoughts and beliefs. Is this thought I am having true? Is it helpful? Is it kind?
    • This is the synopsis of “How to be an Anti-Racist” by Ibram X. Kendi. I would highly recommend reading it.
  6. The overwhelming majority of migrants come to the country peacefully looking for work. They are just like you and me trying to provide for their families and make their way in this world. A lot of them are Christian, and the rest are potential Christians (we are called to evangelize and work peacefully and democratically alongside people of other religions – there is one true God – it is a difference in belief). From firsthand experience it is very hard to learn a second language as an adult. I have been speaking Spanish since 2013 and I still am learning. While first generation immigrants may have trouble learning the language (English is a difficult one to learn), their children most certainly do and mix in to the melting pot that is the United States. Speaking of the melting pot, we have always had multiculturalism. It is nothing new (think little Italy). Diversity is a strength.

Diversity – God’s Beauty

Here is some awesome art from around the world. Everyone’s art is beautiful and showcases the beauty of God’s creation in unique ways!