Stan Posted June 6, 2009 Posted June 6, 2009 This thought came from something Dr Cabalo mentioned. Have you ever thought what it would be like to be a 'minority'? In several large cities, white is a minority, yet we are generally not considered that. (notice I said white, not Caucasian, Caucasians can be very dark, most Indians from India are dark Caucasian) Or what the world would be like for you if you came across the boarder as a baby, without documentation? On a forum like this, we generally can not tell if someone is 'red or yellow, black or white' .. Thoughts? Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Stan Posted June 6, 2009 Author Posted June 6, 2009 FWIW, I will never forget the moment Gerry said he was Filipino, I had always visualized him as a 6 foot 6 multi generation American, I am not sure why, maybe it was the quality of his reasoning. I hope that does not offend you Dr Cabalo, it was one of 'those moments' to me when you said somewhere of your back ground.. Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Members phkrause Posted June 6, 2009 Members Posted June 6, 2009 Actually I do consider myself as a minority in more ways than one. First If I had been brought up Jewish, I believe Jews are a very small amount of people compared to others. Second as you mentioned we are white or caucasian, we are a minority in the world I believe, at least I've heard that. And thirdly being an SDA, if I'm not mistaken, we are not a very large denomination, or are we? So as far as my heritage I am a minority. But for some reason I've never felt that way. I'm wondering if that has anything to do with knowing that God loves me no matter who or what I am! pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted June 6, 2009 Members Posted June 6, 2009 I mean all different religions not just protestants but also, including muslims, jews, catholics, hindus, etc. pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted June 6, 2009 Members Posted June 6, 2009 Seems like a small piece of the pie, considering there are over 6 billion people in the world. pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
carolaa Posted June 6, 2009 Posted June 6, 2009 I have thought of it a lot, living in Texas. There are many cities and towns where whites are a minority. I've met people who came here as young children w/o documentation. It's very sad because if/when they get deported, they go back to a foreign culture where they may hardly know the language. I was comparing that with a child who was actually born here but his parents moved back to the home country, where he lived for about 7 years before moving back here. He was so homesick and didn't know English, but another child who was raised here undocumented was thoroughly Americanized, and he would no doubt feel the same way if he were forced to go back "home." It was a stark contrast for me. Life is sure not fair. Quote
Cosmin M. Posted June 6, 2009 Posted June 6, 2009 15/16 million members is better then none, right? Quote
Dr. Shane Posted June 6, 2009 Posted June 6, 2009 Being a minority is not about being fewer in numbers. It is about not having power. Blacks in South Africa were a minority under apartheid even though they outnumbered the whites. Such was the case in the state of Mississippi prior to the American Civil War. I am white but very close to being a minority. Most all the local politicians are Hispanic where I live. 87% of the population is Hispanic. Our Congressmen elected from this area are Hispanic. A few years ago a Hispanic ran for governor. Most of the local business and banks are owned by Hispanics. Many of the school districts are run by Hispanics. So one could argue that I am very close to being a white minority. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
LifeHiscost Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 15/16 million members is better then none, right? Better than the 600,000 members there were when I was initially baptized a member. And stupendous when considering it wasn't that long ago when 1,000,000 members was considered a lot of Adventists, which I believe was only between 10-15 years ago. The last time I heard, (just recently) there were 1,000.000 being added to the church (Adventist only) annually. "Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest'? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest."John 4:35 NIV "He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." Revelation 22:20 KJV Blessings! Quote Lift Jesus up!!
LifeHiscost Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 So one could argue that I am very close to being a white minority. I don't see whats to argue about. "Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Matthew 7:14 KJV "Therefore Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep."John 10:7 NIV I'm happy to be a minority. Blessings! Quote Lift Jesus up!!
Moderators Gerr Posted June 7, 2009 Moderators Posted June 7, 2009 From my perspective, it has nothing to do with power. I don't care about power. I'm not that interested in politics. It has to do with belonging. It has to do with community. (I have lived 53 yrs in this country, yet there are still people who ask me if I ever go home.) It has to do with being accepted as an equal and treated as an equal. It has to do with not being marginalized because I somehow look different. It has to do with advancement on the basis of one's merit and not on numbers or the color of one's skin. Quote
Woody Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 Quote: It has to do with advancement on the basis of one's merit and not on numbers or the color of one's skin. Yes. Good statement. If only we could have this type of 'color blind' society. I agree. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Liz Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 From my perspective, it has nothing to do with power. I don't care about power. I'm not that interested in politics. It has to do with belonging. It has to do with community. (I have lived 53 yrs in this country, yet there are still people who ask me if I ever go home.) It has to do with being accepted as an equal and treated as an equal. It has to do with not being marginalized because I somehow look different. It has to do with advancement on the basis of one's merit and not on numbers or the color of one's skin. Hear hear!!! I applaud you. (I need a clapping smilie, but I don't have one) Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes.
LifeHiscost Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 It has to do with advancement on the basis of one's merit and not on numbers or the color of one's skin. Do I hear a ring from Dr. Martin Luther King? Quote Lift Jesus up!!
LifeHiscost Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 Hear hear!!! I applaud you. (I need a clapping smilie, but I don't have one) How about this one? Quote Lift Jesus up!!
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