The Charleston Post and Courier asked readers to share how their faith can foster racial reconciliation (in 100 words or less).
http://www.postandcourier.com/features/guiding-light-readers-share-how-faith-can-foster-racial-reconciliation/article_cbd009f2-bb22-11e7-99f6-9f78b6c19407.html
Here’s what I wrote.
Each one a minority
As a secular humanist, I have faith in reason. What divides us in this diverse community is not so much our religious differences, but the degree of commitment we have to equal freedom of conscience for all people. Each of us is a minority in some way. It might be race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or any other aspect in which we may be regarded as different. We must defend the rights of all our citizens and residents and treat our fellow human beings with respect and dignity. Our deeds are more important than our creeds.
http://www.postandcourier.com/features/guiding-light-readers-share-how-faith-can-foster-racial-reconciliation/article_cbd009f2-bb22-11e7-99f6-9f78b6c19407.html
Here’s what I wrote.
Each one a minority
As a secular humanist, I have faith in reason. What divides us in this diverse community is not so much our religious differences, but the degree of commitment we have to equal freedom of conscience for all people. Each of us is a minority in some way. It might be race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or any other aspect in which we may be regarded as different. We must defend the rights of all our citizens and residents and treat our fellow human beings with respect and dignity. Our deeds are more important than our creeds.
