I don't have the book but searched around and found 3 reviews from people who had read and condemned it after reading this passage. Seems like the wording promotes hatred, regardless of who it was aimed at. If not, it is irresponsible to suggest: "Teach me to hate white people" is pretty unambiguous, regardless of the context, and unfit for a Christian devotional. Do you have the book?
No, I don't have the book. I was just pointing out that the writer goes beyond that initial statement to define which white people she feels should be hated, and it's not all white people. (If she were truly honest she'd have included blacks who are racist to other blacks, as well.)
I am in agreement that it is irresponsible & provocative. I also agree to the tenet (of which I fall short myself) that hatred of anyone is a sin.
I do, though, understand the totality of what she was trying to say, whether in agreement or not.
I certainly hope your response is directed towards the writer and not towards me. To state that I'm able to comprehend what she is saying is not the same as endorsing it.
I don't have the book but searched around and found 3 reviews from people who had read and condemned it after reading this passage. Seems like the wording promotes hatred, regardless of who it was aimed at. If not, it is irresponsible to suggest: "Teach me to hate white people" is pretty unambiguous, regardless of the context, and unfit for a Christian devotional. Do you have the book?
No, I don't have the book. I was just pointing out that the writer goes beyond that initial statement to define which white people she feels should be hated, and it's not all white people. (If she were truly honest she'd have included blacks who are racist to other blacks, as well.) I am in agreement that it is irresponsible & provocative. I also agree to the tenet (of which I fall short myself) that hatred of anyone is a sin.
I do, though, understand the totality of what she was trying to say, whether in agreement or not.
Oh well, that makes it OK then: just hate that lot. Very Christian.
I certainly hope your response is directed towards the writer and not towards me. To state that I'm able to comprehend what she is saying is not the same as endorsing it.