I have made many friends in the OBOB. There are a lot of people here who show me respect and kindness. And it is these people who are part of the reason why I have decided to come back to my former Christian faith. It was their kindness and their compassion shown toward me that compeled me to reconsider the Christian faith. So, I thought, in the spirit of friendship and compassion, I would share a different perspective of the American Indian on Thanksgiving. I realize what I am about to say may upset some people and cause them to become defensive. I also realize that more than likely I am opening myself up to personal attacks, insults and mockery. I do expect a certain crowd of members to behave exactly like that. However, this thread is not meant to be a personal attack against Thanksgiving or against white people. It is not about spreading hate or white guilt. It is about education and understanding a different perspective other than your own. It is about thinking outside of your comfort zone.
Take a moment to reflect and consider the perspective of the American Indian on Thanksgiving Day. Think about the Wampanoag, the Indian Nation that helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter. Think about the Native American history of this country that makes a lot of non-native Americans very uncomfortable. Take a moment to reflect. A lot of people on this site are demanding that everyone take a moment of silence for the 9/11 victims, but what about taking a moment for all the Native Americans who lost their lives in this country to atrocities and mass murder? What about them? Are they so undeserving of a moment of silence? Are they not worthy of your consideration? Take this for what it is. The truth. You can take it or you can leave it. You can get mad about it and demand that NDNs forget about their past, even though so many Americans insist on remembering events of their people's past or their nation's history (for example, 9/11, Pearl Harbor, the Civil War, and even the Holocaust of the Jews). You can say we are sore losers or even try to justify what happened by insisting that the NDNs fought against each other before the white man ever showed up. Well, if we are going to take that route, then Pearl Harbor and 9/11 were both justified because Americans fought against each other during the Civil War. I seriously doubt many Americans would consider either one of these attacks against the United States justifiable. So, please think before you speak. And if you claim to follow Jesus Christ, then remember how your own words and actions can reflect back on Him, for good or for bad. If we do not remember the history that makes us uncomfortable, then we are doomed to repeat it.
Here are two articles I wanted to share, both are from a Native American perspective.
Happy Thanksgiving: An American Indian Perspective
http://thoughtcatalog.com/terra-tre...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Hundreds of American Indians to Gather on Alcatraz Island Thursday
http://nativenewsonline.net/current...ndians-to-gather-on-alcatraz-island-thursday/
For those who do not know, this is Red Fox. If you click on my username, you will see my former handle included with my other information. I will not go into any details as to why I have a new account in this thread. Many of my friends in the OBOB already know my reasons and that is good enough for me. I will not fight about it with anyone.
Take a moment to reflect and consider the perspective of the American Indian on Thanksgiving Day. Think about the Wampanoag, the Indian Nation that helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter. Think about the Native American history of this country that makes a lot of non-native Americans very uncomfortable. Take a moment to reflect. A lot of people on this site are demanding that everyone take a moment of silence for the 9/11 victims, but what about taking a moment for all the Native Americans who lost their lives in this country to atrocities and mass murder? What about them? Are they so undeserving of a moment of silence? Are they not worthy of your consideration? Take this for what it is. The truth. You can take it or you can leave it. You can get mad about it and demand that NDNs forget about their past, even though so many Americans insist on remembering events of their people's past or their nation's history (for example, 9/11, Pearl Harbor, the Civil War, and even the Holocaust of the Jews). You can say we are sore losers or even try to justify what happened by insisting that the NDNs fought against each other before the white man ever showed up. Well, if we are going to take that route, then Pearl Harbor and 9/11 were both justified because Americans fought against each other during the Civil War. I seriously doubt many Americans would consider either one of these attacks against the United States justifiable. So, please think before you speak. And if you claim to follow Jesus Christ, then remember how your own words and actions can reflect back on Him, for good or for bad. If we do not remember the history that makes us uncomfortable, then we are doomed to repeat it.
Here are two articles I wanted to share, both are from a Native American perspective.
Happy Thanksgiving: An American Indian Perspective
http://thoughtcatalog.com/terra-tre...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Hundreds of American Indians to Gather on Alcatraz Island Thursday
http://nativenewsonline.net/current...ndians-to-gather-on-alcatraz-island-thursday/
For those who do not know, this is Red Fox. If you click on my username, you will see my former handle included with my other information. I will not go into any details as to why I have a new account in this thread. Many of my friends in the OBOB already know my reasons and that is good enough for me. I will not fight about it with anyone.
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