Posted on 12/08/2004 12:44:17 PM PST by CHARLITE
On December 24, 1971, the New York Times ran one of the first of many articles on a new holiday designed to foster unity among African Americans. The holiday, called Kwanzaa, was applauded by a certain sixteen-year-old minister who explained that the feast would perform the valuable service of "de-whitizing" Christmas. The minister was a nobody at the time but he would later go on to become perhaps the premier race-baiter of the twentieth century. His name was Al Sharpton ....
With money also comes forgetfulness. As those warm Kwanzaa feelings are generated in a spirit of holiday cheer, those who celebrate this holiday do so in blissful ignorance of the sordid violence, paranoia, and mayhem that helped generate its birth some three decades ago in a section of America that has vanished down the memory hole.
(Excerpt) Read more at frontpagemag.com ...
Ok,I'm going to be the dissenter here on this Kwaanza business.
First,NO excuses for Karenga.The idiot should STILL be in prison for his horrible crimes.
HOWEVER,if you saw the abysmal condition of the black community at the ground level like I do every day you would be thrilled if such principles as family,purpose and unity were values that were practiced and extolled rather than the pathetic triflingness and superficiality that permeates the community today.
I know its hard but can we separate the message from the messenger in this case?
They do that already... the Odinists do anyway *lol*
I think Karenga is a parasite who saw an opportunity to make money off of people during a painful time in US history. He's a true criminal IMHO.
I was a guest at an elementary school's evening International Night, held around Christmastime. Students dressed in traditional costumes, made a brief presentation on the country's Christmas customs (yes, they used the word), and we all enjoyed a dish-to-pass feast of traditional foods. I was seated with the family of the young black girl who was representing Africa and Kwanzaa.
After exchanging pleasantries and finishing the meal, I asked the girl's mother where they came from in Africa, and could she explain to me what Kwanzaa represents. The woman started to laugh and said they were American Christians, and had no idea how to answer my question.
The PC teacher just had to stereotype the young student. She couldn't be what she is. The irony was noticed only by the mother and me. The evening ended on a jolly note as the teachers made the superintendent dance the traditional hispanic dance of "Macarena."
agreed
agreed, Merry Christnas
Merry christmas to you too as well.
Take a lie, make it big enough, and repeat it often enough, and soon people will believe it!-Attributed to Josef Goebbels.
However, by study of the scriptures and history, I've come to the position that mixing made-up tradition with truth leads only to confusion. Yeshua/Jesus taught that there are only two varieties of "seed" or words --- wheat/tares or truth/lies. I'd encourage you to seek the good seed and to avoid "mixing seed". It's the only way any of us can bear "good fruit".
But I suppose Jude Wanniski admires him.
Could you be so kind and send a copy of this article then to George W. Bush and ask him not to give this ritual credibility by announcing its celebration from the White House unless he gives the same recognition to Festivus?
|
|||
Gods |
Note: this topic is from December 2004. |
||
· Discover · Nat Geographic · Texas AM Anthro News · Yahoo Anthro & Archaeo · Google · · The Archaeology Channel · Excerpt, or Link only? · cgk's list of ping lists · |
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.