My Abomination: Sacrifice

Thomas S. Monson said, “Let us not only remember the past and its required sacrifice, but let us also remember that we are responsible to build a legacy for the generations which follow us”. Unfortunately, I have not heard stories of my ancestors coming to America. I was never exposed to my ancestor’s struggles and joys. I cannot imagine how difficult and detrimental it was when change had to transpire. What I do know is that my family paved the road for me. Life for me would be very different if my ancestors had not made the outlandish, and brave decision to leave the known, and relocate to America. It is a profound experience when an individual becomes aware of their ancestors and cultural background. Their actions affected my life; my actions …show more content…
That assertion is a biblical fallacy. Moses married a Cushite woman. A Cushite is from Cush, a region south of Ethiopia, where the people are known for their black skin. God approved and cultivated Mosses’ marriage. Unfortunately, there tends to be a “Miriam”. A “Miriam”, is an individual who does not condone the relationship, and someone who vocalizes their disproval. Miriam, the sister to Moses, was struck with leprosy because she resented Moses’ marriage. To her, having dark skin was the epitome of uncleanliness, and to her dismay she became the symbol of uncleanliness. Interracial marriage is not a sin, it is not racial treason, and it should not be frowned …show more content…
I feel like racism and discrimination have been eradicated from this campus. That is a naïve assertion, but that is how I perceive this campus. I am aware that prejudices and stereotypes are consciously and unconsciously thought. Being prejudice is an evaluative component, stereotyping is cognitive, and discrimination is a behavioral issue. Stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination tend to be instilled in individuals. We learn hate and judgment. The people on campus are cordial and respectful. Different racial and ethnic groups spend time together. Doors are opened, things are given or loaned, and help with homework, are just some examples of what individuals do for people who don’t look and/or act the same way. Indiana Wesleyan has devised several effort and course maps with several themes. There are committees, community partnership and outreach groups, campus events, extracurricular events, policies, trainings, and many more ways to help individuals to connect and feel a sense of belonging. In order for “outsiders” to truly feel welcome at Indiana Wesleyan, we must show them kindness and love them as ourselves
I wish that I grew up immersed in different cultures. Now that I am in college, I have been exposed to different worldviews. However, I have a desire to visit other countries and observe different lifestyles. I have been living in my own little bubble, where I am naïve about the world. I want