Not Proud Of My Heritage

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Hazelelponi said:

My husband is a white European American (scotch-Irish decent from the Appalachian mountains in the U.S.) and he deals with more misconceptions about who and what he is than I ever did as a Muslim American (now Christian). And he's dealt with it every day of his adult life, not just the last few years...

People automatically think he's stupid because of his accent (even though hes an IQ of 172), thinking his opinion has no worth because hes a mountain man and the list can go on for days...

And these days? Forget about it.. calling him privileged when he grew up without electricity or running water and had to claw his way through this life...

But you know, he just doesn't care what people who don't know him thinks, and neither do I shoe on the other foot.

I support Trump and people try and group me as a racist or a neo-Nazi (especially online when they cant see me) and I just don't let it bother me - for real. I know what I am and what I'm not, and I'm secure in the knowledge of who and what I am as a human being...

I am what I am and I'm not letting those who don't like it shut me up, or try and discount what I say... as a Muslim woman I spent my life with people discounting my intelligence (within the Muslim community) and fighting tooth and nail to live the way I thought was right and proper... and accepting being treated no less than I deserved so honestly these people hiding in their mommy and daddy's basements calling me a racist, white supremacist and more when they can't see who I am?

Yeah... I've most certainly stood up against greater ignorance than that and conquered.

This name calling people are doing today is coming from a place where they are trying to silence people voices... which means I, my husband and more have something powerful to say, and when that is the case it is we who must speak the loudest.

So why let it bother you? It means what your saying is so powerful they are willing to stoop to any level to stop people listening to your words...

Thats nothing to worry about - that's the time you have to stand loud and proud on every principle you've got and speak whatever you have to say, and let the arrows of the enemy fall to the ground...

Because those arrows can't hurt you unless you let them. They are neither real nor based in truth. Give no quarter to anything but truth.

And the truth is, you've nothing to be ashamed of... any sins you've committed God has forgiven... who can stand against you when Christ be for you?

Stand with truth, speak yours, and don't let anyone silence you or tell you, you have no worth - because our worth comes from God, not men.

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You-My husband is a white European American (scotch-Irish decent from the Appalachian mountains in the U.S.) and he deals with more misconceptions about who and what he is than I ever did as a Muslim American (now Christian). And he's dealt with it every day of his adult life, not just the last few years...

Me-About what exact? How did he deal with it?

You-People automatically think he's stupid because of his accent (even though hes an IQ of 172), thinking his opinion has no worth because hes a mountain man and the list can go on for days...

Me-They are idiots

You-And these days? Forget about it.. calling him privileged when he grew up without electricity or running water and had to claw his way through this life...

Me-There's no such thing as white privilege. It's a made up term by crying SJWs and liberals. That's terrible. How did he get through with that?

You-I support Trump and people try and group me as a racist or a neo-Nazi (especially online when they cant see me) and I just don't let it bother me - for real. I know what I am and what I'm not, and I'm secure in the knowledge of who and what I am as a human being...

Me-Who calls you those names? People on CF?

You-I am what I am and I'm not letting those who don't like it shut me up, or try and discount what I say... as a Muslim woman I spent my life with people discounting my intelligence (within the Muslim community) and fighting tooth and nail to live the way I thought was right and proper... and accepting being treated no less than I deserved so honestly these people hiding in their mommy and daddy's basements calling me a racist, white supremacist and more when they can't see who I am?

You-Yeah... I've most certainly stood up against greater ignorance than that and conquered.

You-This name calling people are doing today is coming from a place where they are trying to silence people voices... which means I, my husband and more have something powerful to say, and when that is the case it is we who must speak the loudest.

Me-But your a stronger person who dosen't give a damn what people say. I'm very sensitive and always was. Idk what country you are from but when people keep trashing about your country of origin, it hurts. I'm talking about Italy btw. Not America. But I still love America FYI

You-So why let it bother you? It means what your saying is so powerful they are willing to stoop to any level to stop people listening to your words...

You-Thats nothing to worry about - that's the time you have to stand loud and proud on every principle you've got and speak whatever you have to say, and let the arrows of the enemy fall to the ground...

You-Because those arrows can't hurt you unless you let them. They are neither real nor based in truth. Give no quarter to anything but truth.

Me-I can't be proud of my european heritage in the USA. Again I will be called a racist or nazi

And the truth is, you've nothing to be ashamed of... any sins you've committed God has forgiven... who can stand against you when Christ be for you?

You-Stand with truth, speak yours, and don't let anyone silence you or tell you, you have no worth - because our worth comes from God, not men.

Me-Well I am ashamed and guilty as of 2020 as you can see what is going on in this world

LaBèlla said:

Have you been to Italy or Europe?

Yours in His Service,

~Bella

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Nope but my sister and friend has

Hazelelponi said:

I haven't always been a strong person, as a matter of fact I've always thought of myself as weak...

But life, and time, and living... you run the gamut of emotions about yourself and eventually get to where you learn there's nothing wrong with just being who you really are without shame.

In one respect the attitude I've developed I learned in great tribulation... But I did learn how to be comfortable in my own skin, and with the who of who I am...

You will too. It's difficult for everyone, to grow into their own skin, but all you have to do is ignore the voices of others, and listen to your God who created you just the way you are, and you see your are worth everything in His eyes, and no one else's eyes matter.

Listen to this sermon, at the very least from the 12 minute mark to 50 minutes...

You might find it helpful...

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I appreciate your help and support but this won't change how I feel. I still wish I wasn't Italian

Hazelelponi said:

But God made you Italian... it's not a mistake, God doesn't make any mistakes.

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Then why?

My mom had a relationship with 2 non european men before she married my dad. I'm annoyed and mad that she didn't marry 1 of them and I could had been mixed. Please forgive me if this sounds arrogant or stupid. I'm in a real bad mood tonight

Hazelelponi said:

Listen to the Sermon I shared above... then ask me.

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Sorry I'm not in the mood to watch the video

Hazelelponi said:

Because your crying over the fact God created you just the way you are, and called your creation good...

That's nothing to cry over... that's nothing to bemoan.

What your bemoaning is the world has put you in a category you don't like. A world which hates the God who made you.

You can join the world and hate the God who made you and called your creation good, or you can celebrate what God has done in you.

It's your choice.

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Maybe you can't understand what I'm going through. And no I never said I hated God. I just hate the way I am

Hazelelponi said:

Hating the way you are is to hate God for making you that way...

I do understand wishing I was something I'm not, probably more than you realize .. but in the end, you have to accept the things you can't change, and celebrate yourself as a child of God...

It's about Him. Bring Glory and Honor to Him with the life He gave you... instead of bemoaning things that don't matter.

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Ok then I guess I have to close this thread now

keith99 said:

The Mafia provided major support to the allies during WW II.

Seems to me Italy has a pretty robust culture and much to be proud of.

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Is that true? But the mafia is still evil

Idk if your Italian but we get called racists bc "we're the most racist country in europe and racist group in America". Liberals and SJW complain about us regarding what Colombus' did to the natives, and the past invasion of Somalia, Libya, and Eritrea and what the italian soldiers did the locals. Does that sound like to be proud about?????

ChristServant said:

You can use this above to describe ANY country throughout history so, why are you only pointing the finger at, targeting Italy. The world is full of sin and so is every country. I don't know where you are getting you information from and I'm now wondering if you are Italian at all. If you are I tend to think you have been brainwashed by media, liberalism and White guilt and not the truth.

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I swear to you I'm Italian. 100 percent. I must admit that your right. It's the media, far left wingers, and white guilt that's making me think this way. But it's also nasty comments from youtubers and quoras