This archive report was first published on 1 September 2019.
As we reflect on the dark legacy of slavery, it is essential to acknowledge that this heinous practice was not unique to any particular race or culture. In fact, the evidence suggests that slavery was a fully human activity, one that has been perpetrated by individuals and societies across the globe.
The author of this piece, a minister of the Jesus Christ, poses a profound question: what is it about the Caucasian world's interpretation of their deity that has led to such profound contradictions? On one hand, they teach that God loves all human beings uniformly, yet on the other hand, they have historically treated non-Caucasian human beings with extraordinary conceit and cruelty.
One need look no further than the transatlantic slave trade, where millions of Africans were forcibly enslaved and sold as commodities. This was not a racial activity, but a human one, driven by a desire for power and profit.
As the author notes, 'the evidence I have acquired through reading powerfully suggests that, though such conduct is dreadful, it is fully human.' This is a crucial point, for it highlights the need for a worldwide struggle against slavery and oppression, one that is accompanied by a simultaneous campaign to rid humanity of the thoughts and activities that perpetuate racism and ethno-racial dignity.
