Begin with an Attitude of Respect
The first job in uniting people for liberation is to counter the fears, suspicions, antagonisms, and resentments that have been installed between us. This means taking a sharp, clear (and patient) stand against sexist, racist, condescending, and invalidating statements and language of all kinds.
In reaching for unity, we all begin in a state of being “afraid of” each other. We have been conditioned to fear or be suspicious of anyone who is “different.” We can learn to love and trust each other, but we must begin with an attitude of respect, of complete respect for every human being in the world. The love and trust can come (and will come) later.
From page 169 of The List
(Present Time 208, July 2022)
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