LOOKING GLASS SELF

Too many Americans, especially Whites cannot look in the mirror, and see themselves for who they really are. Biologically, we are more alike than that which makes us different. Yet, our failure to acknowledge the universal biological dimension in human existence is what gives rise to a grievance attitudinal mentality, grievance politics, and self-righteousness. Self-righteousness is usually unrighteousness. When individuals cannot honestly confront what Michael Jackson referred to as “the man in the mirror.” they cannot bring the “I” in themselves under submission to the “me” in themselves, which in turn, compels every individual to say: “Lord have mercy upon me, a sinner.” Christian Right Evangelicals,  e GOP, White Nationalists, Fox “Fake” News, and some spiritually misguided Blacks and other minorities have a self-acceptance problem. & When individuals spiritually accept themselves for who they are (child of God), they can invariably accept others, because: “Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.” (Romans 15:7). Unfortunately, the desire of  the GOP is intent to win regardless of the spiritual socio-economic costs of winning.  Therefore, winning at all costs is not winning at all, because the spiritual question is: winning for what purpose? However, this...