Mutabaruka went in, lot of food for thought. I first encountered his point of view when I heard the 5 percenter assertion that "the black man is god". I came to subscribe to this complicated philosophy (born out of struggle) on the nature of "God", which holds us accountable to ourselves spiritually, mentally, and physically - seek from within not the dogma from without. there is only one "God" and "I" am him
I hold the simplicity of religions like Christianity which absolves us of original sin as the sole reason a lot of people haven't realised self - sheep. As a message it isn't inclusive and conclusive and that's why men have found reasons to perpetuate and justification for terrible evils like slavery, colonialism, genocides, wars
I agree Chrome; and think we are, and should be accountable to ourselves.. and each other.. I respect Muta.. to look crtically at your beliefs, question, seek and speak your truth, regardless..takes courage
religion religion.. what has man done in it's name, fail to do in it's shadow
precisely. Rasta and other spiritual beliefs based on "knowledge of self" allow such hardcore introspection. The Christians would brand it heresy though I'm sure Jesus would have entertained such without threatening to "smite" my ass with hell fire and damnation :~)
I remember asking my Granddad why my people and similar didn't have the equivalent of the bible or such holy books. He laughed and pointed to his head and chest, said the only bible you need
Tell you what though.. It would be interesting to have a follow up to that show( devils advocate)... same participants etc.. I have a feeling it would be very different...today. One person I would like to hear from is Trevor Dawkins... (the young guy in the audience who lost his job as a result of his beliefs)... I wonder if he's worked since... and what he would say now I suspect a lot of young Ras's have found themselves excluded from mainstream in their later years... education- jobs etc...which is quite sad really
I think (like with most things) mistakes have been made, and many have suffered as a result There is no doubt that the cultural contribution and impact on race relations in the UK has been immense.. . Society has gained without realisation perhaps but at a cost.. Like most things ‘ blind faith ‘can lead to exploitation and poor guidance
Mutabaruka went in, lot of food for thought. I first encountered his point of view when I heard the 5 percenter assertion that "the black man is god". I came to subscribe to this complicated philosophy (born out of struggle) on the nature of "God", which holds us accountable to ourselves spiritually, mentally, and physically - seek from within not the dogma from without. there is only one "God" and "I" am him
ReplyDeleteI hold the simplicity of religions like Christianity which absolves us of original sin as the sole reason a lot of people haven't realised self - sheep. As a message it isn't inclusive and conclusive and that's why men have found reasons to perpetuate and justification for terrible evils like slavery, colonialism, genocides, wars
I agree Chrome; and think we are, and should be accountable to ourselves.. and each other..
ReplyDeleteI respect Muta.. to look crtically at your beliefs, question, seek and speak your truth, regardless..takes courage
religion religion.. what has man done in it's name, fail to do in it's shadow
Yes..a very interesting debate
precisely. Rasta and other spiritual beliefs based on "knowledge of self" allow such hardcore introspection. The Christians would brand it heresy though I'm sure Jesus would have entertained such without threatening to "smite" my ass with hell fire and damnation :~)
ReplyDeleteI remember asking my Granddad why my people and similar didn't have the equivalent of the bible or such holy books. He laughed and pointed to his head and chest, said the only bible you need
lol cool grandad eh.. the wisdom of the elders
ReplyDeleteTell you what though.. It would be interesting to have a follow up to that show( devils advocate)... same participants etc.. I have a feeling it would be very different...today. One person I would like to hear from is Trevor Dawkins... (the young guy in the audience who lost his job as a result of his beliefs)... I wonder if he's worked since... and what he would say now
I suspect a lot of young Ras's have found themselves excluded from mainstream in their later years... education- jobs etc...which is quite sad really
I think (like with most things) mistakes have been made, and many have suffered as a result
There is no doubt that the cultural contribution and impact on race relations in the UK has been immense.. . Society has gained without realisation perhaps but at a cost..
Like most things ‘ blind faith ‘can lead to exploitation and poor guidance