"Non-White Jedi" Discussions

Senan wrote: I agree with you , Marta, that things have definitely been blown out of proportion here, but what I and I believe Miss_Leah are trying to say is that this is an excellent opportunity for each of us to reflect on our own participation in this thread and try to better understand how the conversation went the direction it did. Using our Doctrine as a guide, we should be able to be critical of ourselves when examining our behaviors here and then decide how we can be better. Otherwise the Doctrine is just a bunch of words.

We should discuss these things, as we should be able to discuss ALL things, but I strongly believe that these discussions need to occur within the context of our Doctrine and with the decorum expected in a Temple. Lately I have wondered how often we revisit the Teachings and Maxims after we have completed the IP assignment, or how regularly we go back and consider what the Creed means to each of us.

I do not expect others to share my feelings on the matter as we each walk our own path and use this Temple to serve different purposes, but for me, the foundation is important.

I think we agree lot more than you think, i am all for refering to the doctrine if need be , but this thread is started by someone who is deeply hurt because we thought his wish to interact with his Kin weird, and his desire to do so was not taken seriously and for his feelings even ridiculed ! I take this very seriously , i think of him a lot and meditate because we know what its like to be hurt by misunderstanding. We should be very weary of smugness and arrogance, and complaining that you have been bullied because you are this or this does not really contribute to a discussion, i never know how somebody else feels and what his believes are . I cannot say , you cannot complain because i have been bullied to , its disrespectfull ,

We have treated Mahogany with disrespect and i am ashamed of that !

I think that the majority of people agree with you, Marta.

We are mostly on the same page, it seems, but a couple of people stirred the pot and ruined it for the rest (either purposefully, or though ignorance of the situation - I don't know which), causing a big to-do.

ren wrote: Mindas has been a member of the Jedi community for over 10 years, although he certainly has nothing in common with the modern-day robe-wearing SJW.

Time in the community means nothing if you don't let it change anything about you, Ren.

Long live the modern-day robe-wearing SJW.

Snowy Aftermath wrote:
Long live the modern-day robe-wearing SJW.

*fist bump*

Such judgment without any idea what you are judging. Keep it up! Its been amusing.

Trisskar wrote: Such judgment without any idea what you are judging. Keep it up! Its been amusing.

Well i am glad someone is amused because i am not ...

Miss_Leah wrote:

Snowy Aftermath wrote:
Long live the modern-day robe-wearing SJW.

*fist bump*

Could we stay on topic, i find myself reacting to others more now than on the topic at hand , we should discuss the topic not us people and our different temperaments

MartaLina wrote:

Miss_Leah wrote:

Snowy Aftermath wrote:
Long live the modern-day robe-wearing SJW.

*fist bump*

Could we stay on topic, i find myself reacting to others more now than on the topic at hand , we should discuss the topic not us people and our different temperaments

Yep. Returning to subject.

mahoganygipson wrote: This entire site needs education. Here are some articles for the open-minded:

• http://verysmartbrothas.com/?s=white+privilege&submit= This whole site is gold. It explores many black perspectives. Remember to scroll down to the comments and see the culture we share not just the color.
• http://everydayfeminism.com/2014/09/white-privilege-explained/
• http://www.tolerance.org/article/racism-and-white-privilege It wouldn't hurt to explore the entire site.
• http://www.wakemag.org/sections/voices/why-does-media-representation-matter See how POC have been silenced in the media
• https://blackwomenofbrazil.co/2015/02/27/real-talk-why-black-television-representation-matters/ More on representation. This is a site just for black Brazilian women. Minorities need a space in every sphere.

what do you think of the education she suggested?

OB1Shinobi wrote:

mahoganygipson wrote: This entire site needs education. Here are some articles for the open-minded:

• http://verysmartbrothas.com/?s=white+privilege&submit= This whole site is gold. It explores many black perspectives. Remember to scroll down to the comments and see the culture we share not just the color.
• http://everydayfeminism.com/2014/09/white-privilege-explained/
• http://www.tolerance.org/article/racism-and-white-privilege It wouldn't hurt to explore the entire site.
• http://www.wakemag.org/sections/voices/why-does-media-representation-matter See how POC have been silenced in the media
• https://blackwomenofbrazil.co/2015/02/27/real-talk-why-black-television-representation-matters/ More on representation. This is a site just for black Brazilian women. Minorities need a space in every sphere.

what do you think of the education she suggested?

I open those links and feel like I've been trolled.