03-30-2008, 04:46 PM
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Charon
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo)
Posts: 9,564
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Originally Posted by ERCougar
Which is why I said "historically racist". No, I don't think any of the current church leadership is overtly racist.
However, I think we're all a little subconsciously racist, in that we identify with others like us. Hence, my comment about white players in the NBA.
How else do you account for having the Korver and Harpring as your favorite players? Hard workers? Deron Williams is probably the hardest worker on the team. Good guys? From what I can tell, Boozer is a great stand-up guy. They're two all-stars. How can they not be your favorite players?
Again, I love President Monson. If I could be half the man he is, I'll be satisfied. There is no doubt in my mind that he loves people of all races equally. I'm simply pointing out the tendency of everyone to identify a little with people of their own race. It's why I loved Stockton and Bird a little more than they probably deserved.
Oh...and yes, I do think past church leaders have been overtly racist.
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Boozer and Wiliams both had 30+ points that game. They were both awesome.
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