That has got to be like a thousand words. Wow - and deep too.
I totally agree with your analysis of the Muslim culture but feel the need to point out something about your ideas about Christianity. To say that all Christians "spread love, but not if it's between two men. Equal rights for all, but there continue to be restrictions for some. Jesus loves everybody, unless they are not baptized, or gay, or have had an abortion, or curse, or have sex before marriage" is a huge generalization. I am not a particularly religious person, but I am Christian. And I think that Christians get a bad rap from the extreme evangelical right and some of the Catholic rhetoric.There a many liberal churches who are against none of these things. There are many sections of Christianity, most of which are not as extreme as outsiders of other religions perceive .
However, I like you point about the generalization of whites as devils. It is way to extreme. In chapter 15, a white girl asked Malcolm what she could do rebuke her "devil" heritage. And he said she could not do anything. How can Malcolm expect whites to change if they are willing to and he doesn't let them.
Okay. Now I'm ranting too.
Anyway - great post, it is really insightful
I totally agree with your analysis of the Muslim culture but feel the need to point out something about your ideas about Christianity. To say that all Christians "spread love, but not if it's between two men. Equal rights for all, but there continue to be restrictions for some. Jesus loves everybody, unless they are not baptized, or gay, or have had an abortion, or curse, or have sex before marriage" is a huge generalization. I am not a particularly religious person, but I am Christian. And I think that Christians get a bad rap from the extreme evangelical right and some of the Catholic rhetoric.There a many liberal churches who are against none of these things. There are many sections of Christianity, most of which are not as extreme as outsiders of other religions perceive .
However, I like you point about the generalization of whites as devils. It is way to extreme. In chapter 15, a white girl asked Malcolm what she could do rebuke her "devil" heritage. And he said she could not do anything. How can Malcolm expect whites to change if they are willing to and he doesn't let them.
Okay. Now I'm ranting too.
Anyway - great post, it is really insightful
2) MaJ - Malcolm X.V. Fraud
I agree with your points about placing to much faith in fallible humans. However, I think Elijah Muhammad was in a class all his own. I think he might have not believed in anything he was teaching, just wanted to have a following to gain power. When his power was in jeopardy because of the adultery charges, he would do anything to retain his empire. Including killing Malcolm, who would naturally assume leadership of the NOI. So overall, Elijah Muhammad meant to have people place him on level with the divine, and figured he would cover up any human mistakes.
Anyway - great post. I liked your connection to the priest sex scandal.
Anyway - great post. I liked your connection to the priest sex scandal.
3) MaJ - Malcolm X. III. That Monkey Business
I thought that the NY Post cartoon of the President Obama as the chimp was obviously racist. I never realized before that Bush was portrayed a monkey - they never seemed to connect. I guess both were insulting, but the racial tension in America gives a stronger reaction to a black man portrayed as a monkey.
Great idea!
4) Blogfrog - Malcolm II "I am a Jew"
I also found many of Malcolm's comments insulting. He seems to attack every religion except his own. Now, I can't really judge him because at the time, an African-American's voice would not be heard by the rest of the country unless they were extreme. Although I don't agree with his views, I can kind of understand his (however unpleasant) reasoning.
I agree that you, along with everyone else, should be proud of their culture. Why shouldn't you think of yourself as a Jew first? It is exactly like Malcolm thinks of himself as black first.
I don't really define myself by only my religion, or ethnicity, etc. But I can see why some people would. So Malcolm should not attack someone for their personal beliefs.
I agree that you, along with everyone else, should be proud of their culture. Why shouldn't you think of yourself as a Jew first? It is exactly like Malcolm thinks of himself as black first.
I don't really define myself by only my religion, or ethnicity, etc. But I can see why some people would. So Malcolm should not attack someone for their personal beliefs.
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