Physical to Ideological
The other night at Church, I had a thought come to me. Yes, believe it or not you do not leave your brain at the door when you enter a church. (smile)
I have noticed more and more discussion is being made on ideology and theology regarding the actions people currently take. The Middle East war is based on theology. While more and more crime is being committed, people are viewing their ideology on the 'why'.
Anyway, back in the 60's the big Civil Rights movement made waves. The fight was to stop segregration in schools (which imho is not a bad thing). This movement continued up to 1971. Take Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education case. They forced busing to be carried out in the South, where school segregation had once the force of law. So irregardless of the childs wishes, they were forced to mix.
My point is the courts and government made a point to mix the people based on skin color. The emphasis in the 60's and 70's seem to be based on physical attributes.
Fast forward to the present. It appears a similiar war in culture is being made. However, this war is based on idea's and theology.
Check out the controversy with intelligent design vs evolution. Look at the war in the Middle East. The terrorist are taking action based on their theology.
It's just a thought.
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