Knowing True Black History and Staying Optimistic
Thanks, Brother for that piece on "The Uncomfortable Truth." Unfortunately, I'm only able to get the trailer on YouTube. I've heard many horror stories about slavery in America all my life. It's a very dark history for us as well as for whites in the sense that we suffered tremendously, and the bigoted white slave owners were extremely blind, even white believers. At the same time, there were abolitionists who were whites strongly against slavery. Thus, the Civil War inevitably came. What is mostly ignored is that there were also black slave owners, and some blacks fought with the South in the Civil War. I'm puzzled that these truths are deleted from TRUE HISTORY in discussions. What's really baffling is that the majority of blacks are staunch Democrats. From day one, that party's history has been grim in regard to blacks.
Their attitude towards blacks has been deeply hostile, and their treatment has been very brutal. Well-educated blacks who support them are duped and intellectually dishonest, in my opinion. That's not to say Republicans have been or are guardian angels nor that all Democrats are bad. I've been independent for at least forty years. But, I question how most educated blacks interpret world history and various epochs of history. Why? Because Black history is not confined to America, and America is not the only country in the world that had slavery. In fact, it is well known that black Africans sold black war captives into slavery. John Newton, who wrote "Amazing Grace," was at one time a white slave to a black
African. Many blacks in America, especially those who are so blessed (politicians, athletes, entertainers, educators, etc.), and yet complain about oppression are a disgrace to their ancestors and a horrible example, especially to contemporary young blacks. When I study the history of my ancestors in America, I'm thankful to be a black man (why be ashamed), an American, and most of all a Christian. I'm thankful that God has brought us "a mighty long way" in spite of bigoted white folks who want us to keep feeling like victims so they can pretend to help us but really want to keep us under their control. No way! Christ is always in charge of my life. Thus, I can handle studying the dark side of true black history in this country without feeling angry or depressed. I'm grateful to God for His deliverance from the slavery of sin, death, and a deceived, narrow, and intellectually dishonest mind (John 8:31-32).
Blessings!
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