The Term Racist in America

The definition by Wikipedia is "Racism is the belief in the superiority of one race over another, which often results in discrimination and prejudice towards people based on their race or ethnicity."

Unfortunately, this term is often used in Political Circles to demean one's adversaries. This leaves us to actually see the injustice only on the other side with no accountability to one's own heart.

It seems to me that the very definition has expanded to include what was once considered racism. The assumption that all or most of another race is absurd and is racist its own right! 

In reality, racism as we have come to use it, exists in every heart in some fashion. Nationality, Education, Community, Family and elsewhere. We are all taught to think and to value our own way of thinking.

Strong Examination is Important before we label whole groups of people "racist".

I have been accused of "not taking a stand" so allow me to take that stand! 

Racism knows no human boundaries!

In America, we have a two-party system, thank God! Allegiance to a party is not the same as supporting the ways of their leader. No leader is above reproach. One can voice his opinion regarding the leader without negating one's commitment to a cause. There is a difference and it is patently unfair to not make this distinction.

Again we need to make a regular look into our own heart and honestly take an inward look at our own heart whether we be Right or Left-oriented. This goes both ways folks! As one my friends has said, "you have not walked in my shoes". Our background can affect our thinking but it is not necessarily right

The use the term "racist" to demean our political opponents diminishes the fact that we are all Americans!  

Demeaning each other gives little hope to reducing the divide we suffer in our nation!

I strongly suggest the problems in America are far more Spiritual than Political. If we get our hearts right the political issues become small. I'm not to saying some political issues are unnecessary but they won't solve issues of the heart.