The presidential election caused an array of emotions and chaos in our country. There are a lot of feeling and emotions that may be misplaced as Americans were caught up in past elections "hope" and "change". It is to be noted that there were a lot of disappointments the last eight years. While the thought of hope and change sounds good, not everyone felt that hope and the change was not all good. The current change in the presidential office may not seem like hope to some, but the majority spoke through the electoral process. That fact cannot be denied though many have decided to pretend the process did not work. We should be reminded that our founding fathers made changes, took a stand and prayed for the direction the nations should take to see change. The final word was One Nation Under God.
After reflecting on the presidential election, many questions came to mind. A few are questions that should be asked by Americans. Americans are isolated, because if you are a citizen of this country or trying to be a citizen of this country, your first responsibility is to understand the foundation of the nation and the laws that govern. We must all seek to understand and be understood in the same light. Understanding come through intellectual conversations, questions and answers. Likewise, we should be ensuring a balance of power between the people and the government. If this is supposed to be of the people and by the people, we share the responsibility for the outcome of the nation. The government is not our Savior, but a partner. We should also understand America was founded by righteous men [by faith] upon Judeo-Christian principles. Bible law was built into the laws of the land.
Here are a few questions that come to mind as a concerned citizen thinking about justice for all.
Here are a few questions that come to mind as a concerned citizen thinking about justice for all.
Has the government (for decades) perpetuated the very thing leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy fought and died to eradicate?
Why is it important for us to check boxes about race, gender and military status?
Maybe we are assisting the government in maintaining our differences to perpetuate racism and all other isms and biases. If we decide the box is not important to do our jobs, maybe we could get focused on talents, skills, abilities and "content of character". While segregation was abolished with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we are currently segregated in many ways and that segregation perpetuates the "isms" across all categories.
Why is it important for us to check boxes about race, gender and military status?
Maybe we are assisting the government in maintaining our differences to perpetuate racism and all other isms and biases. If we decide the box is not important to do our jobs, maybe we could get focused on talents, skills, abilities and "content of character". While segregation was abolished with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we are currently segregated in many ways and that segregation perpetuates the "isms" across all categories.
If racism is on the hearts and the minds of most people of color, why do you continue to check boxes when you apply for jobs or at the request of the government ?
A resume contains all the information needed for an employer to make a decision about whether or not a candidate has the prerequisite requirements and experience for the vacancy posted. Whether or not the candidate is white, black, female, male or veteran is not in the job description or experience required. Maybe supplying that information allows the system to discriminate versus use the credential provided to correctly screen and assess candidates.
Are you (or allowing the government) perpetuating what most Americans say they want to put an end to in the United States by continuing to check boxes?
A resume contains all the information needed for an employer to make a decision about whether or not a candidate has the prerequisite requirements and experience for the vacancy posted. Whether or not the candidate is white, black, female, male or veteran is not in the job description or experience required. Maybe supplying that information allows the system to discriminate versus use the credential provided to correctly screen and assess candidates.
Are you (or allowing the government) perpetuating what most Americans say they want to put an end to in the United States by continuing to check boxes?
Ezekiel 45:9
Thus says the Lord GOD, "Enough, you princes of Israel; put away violence and destruction, and practice justice and righteousness. Stop your expropriations from My people," declares the Lord GOD.
Thus says the Lord GOD, "Enough, you princes of Israel; put away violence and destruction, and practice justice and righteousness. Stop your expropriations from My people," declares the Lord GOD.
Micah 6:8
He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?
Amos 5:24
But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?
Amos 5:24
But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
