From: Don_R._Calkins@commonlink.com (Don R. Calkins) Reply-To: Don_R._Calkins@commonlink.com To: revs@csf.colorado.edu Subject: RAce Unity List FAQ Date: 03 Jul 1996 13:28:40 GMT Organization: Common Link On-Line service ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 15:05:54 -0400 (EDT) From: Bahai-Discuss List Manager To: race-unity@Bounty.BCCA.Org Subject: OK guys, here we go. This should be 'bounced' to the , race-unity approved address WELCOME to the RACE-UNITY mailing list The moderated email list, race-unity, is intended as a place for positive discussions about activities, projects, proposals, ideas, etc. to promote harmony and interactions between the various races. The list is sponsored by the Baha'i Computers and Communications Association (BCCA). Please make information about this email list widely available. To join this discussion, send email to: race-unity-request@bcca.org Send posts to: race-unity@bcca.org MISSION STATEMENT The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established. It is of paramount importance that we recognize our commonality as members of the human race, that we realize the necessity for us to be able to live in our communities (as well as the world) as one family. It is the responsibility of each of us to do what we can to bring about the unity of humanity. The goal being "Unity in Diversity." While we feel that the solution to the problem of racism is ultimately spiritual, the purpose of this forum is not to teach any particular religion. We believe: 1. The world is a diverse place and we must learn to live together. 2. Diversity is an asset that can enrich us all. 3. Every person, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or economic status is a valuable part of society. 4. Racism is a disease, transmitted subconsciously from parents to children in societies where it is not confronted with factual information. 5. The process of healing racism is an essential part of establishing unity among humankind. 6. Our best hope is to inoculate (teach) our children against racism. 7. Healing can occur through positive association with others who are different. 8. Healing racism and promoting unity requires patience and understanding. 9. Change and healing begin with us. ======================================end================================ "Know ye not why We created you all from the same dust? That no one should exalt himself over the other." - Baha'u'llah : Race Unity pages - http://www.commonlink.com/~chiron_rising/race/race.html