I highly encourage everyone to read the article in its entirety before casting stones (racist, homophobic labels etc). Just because Phil quoted and paraphrased scripture to express his beliefs when asked specific questions does not , IMO, make him what those who are crying out about his statements label him to be. It amazes me that people read into statements what they want. IMO when he equated himself to white trash when working the fields during the Jim Crow era he was actually stating that the black generation of the time, as well as "white trash" (ie: poor) were happy and grateful for what they had and did not voice hatred for the white race or those more fortunate. When he says "pre-entitlement, pre-welfare" he did not say he meant blacks in the south. It can be interpreted just as easily as "poor people of that time were happier then with less because they worked for it, not because they expected it for free. " This comes from a man who grew up with outhouses and the like. And for those claiming he is racist, do you not know that he has bi-racial adopted grandchildren? I am a self proclaimed Christian, yet I have many gay family members and bi-racial cousins. I don't judge anyone for who they are. It's not my place. Anyhow,this is my take on the fiasco and what I put in my personal fb page:
I love mankind. It's not my place to judge anyone for their choices. I believe in scripture, but I interpret it in the way god has directed me to. The whole DD controversy is silly to me. He quoted scripture, explained his thoughts on it and then expounded by saying in the end it's the almighty god who makes the final judgement. That we should love one another and god was his true message. The fact is we are all sinners. Jesus died for our sins so that we may still yet receive the kingdom of heaven through his sacrifice. We were all born of free will. It's our choice to do what we do, yet, biology does have something to do with it. I believe god wants us to be who we are and be accepting of others regardless of what is defined as sin. There is not one human on this planet free from sin, as no one is perfect. I'm tired of the media spin placed on everything these days. I hate good people being set up by sensationalist organizations by asking questions or creating conversations that they know will cause controversy. General McChrystal is a perfect example of such treachery. Instead of wailing over personal beliefs let's look instead to the real problems that plague us as a country and species. Serious introspection is needed if we ever hope to advance positively as the human race. My opinion only.
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