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| Malcolm X |
I could endure it;
if a foe were rising against me,
I could hide.
13 But it is you, a man like myself,
my companion, my close friend
In March 1964, Malcolm terminated his relationship with the Nation of Islam. Unable to look past Muhammad's deception, Malcolm decided to found his own religious organization, the Muslim Mosque, Inc.
That same year, Malcolm went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, which proved to be life altering for him. For the first time, Malcolm shared his thoughts and beliefs with different cultures and found the response to be overwhelmingly positive. When he returned, Malcolm said he had met "blonde-haired, blued-eyed men I could call my brothers." He returned to the United States with a new outlook on integration and a new hope for the future. This time when Malcolm spoke, instead of just preaching
to African-Americans, he had a message for all races.
I am glad Malcolm X went to Mecca to realize that we are all equal. He really did not have to leave home for that. He could have pick up the Holy Bible to realize that. I am addressing the Islamic ministry because we have so many misguided people seeking somewhere to belong.
I am overjoyed about my recent visit to Morocco and hearing the Pope speak. Such life changing experiences can remind each of us about our purpose in life.
As a random act of kindness let someone know you do not have to leave home to seek God. Be a Blessing give a Blessing of direction.
In March 1964, Malcolm terminated his relationship with the Nation of Islam. Unable to look past Muhammad's deception, Malcolm decided to found his own religious organization, the Muslim Mosque, Inc.
That same year, Malcolm went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, which proved to be life altering for him. For the first time, Malcolm shared his thoughts and beliefs with different cultures and found the response to be overwhelmingly positive. When he returned, Malcolm said he had met "blonde-haired, blued-eyed men I could call my brothers." He returned to the United States with a new outlook on integration and a new hope for the future. This time when Malcolm spoke, instead of just preaching
to African-Americans, he had a message for all races.
I am glad Malcolm X went to Mecca to realize that we are all equal. He really did not have to leave home for that. He could have pick up the Holy Bible to realize that. I am addressing the Islamic ministry because we have so many misguided people seeking somewhere to belong.
I am overjoyed about my recent visit to Morocco and hearing the Pope speak. Such life changing experiences can remind each of us about our purpose in life.
As a random act of kindness let someone know you do not have to leave home to seek God. Be a Blessing give a Blessing of direction.
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