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Racism Among the Visually Impaired: A Clarification

March 23, 2025Health1837
Racism Among the Visually Impaired: A Clarification Oh for crying out

Racism Among the Visually Impaired: A Clarification

Oh for crying out loud. This question again.
Racism isn’t a visual thing. It’s a way of thinking. If everyone was blind from birth we'd still judge others. Their accent, the shape of their body, as we hug or hold someone's arm.
Blind people from birth still pay attention in history class. Blind people still pay attention and imitate what their parents or those around them do.
Yes, for the billionth time this question on Quora. Yes, the blind can absolutely be racist.
We're not stupid. When the 'orange slug' of the world got elected four or so years ago, I got a lot of crap for being brown. I come from Mexico. I thought I wouldn't get that since I'm blind. But it doesn’t matter.
Blind people are human. Human nature judges. Blind people can absolutely be racist.

Every One Has a 'Braille Code'

Yes, every one of us has a 'Braille code' printed on us, stating what color we are. A blind person only has to run their fingers over your code to tell them what color a person is.
If racism were purely visual, no one could be racist. But it isn’t. Stevie Wonder, the blind musician, refused to mix with white session musicians when creating his albums in the 1970s.
It's entirely possible. Real true racism isn't just a visual thing; it's an ingrained belief about one's racial 'superiority' over a different group of people. Just ask Clayton Bigsby.

The Spiritual Aspect of Racism

Literally, there may be some physically blind or spiritually blind who are born in the Adamic nature. But there are many of them who are spiritually blind and leading the spiritually blind.
The Bible says, 'They are blind guides of the blind.' This means that racists defile mankind who are spiritually blind. They are not planted by Heavenly Father.
The Bible says in Matthew 15:13 that every plant my Heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. Leave them for they are blind guides of the blind.
Matthew 15:14 says, 'Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, they both fall in the pit.' Racists are spiritually blind, and those who follow them will follow them into hell. They will perish together, Isaiah 9:16.
Matthew 23:24 says, 'You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. Anyone who associates with a racist is blind, and if led by a racist, you are destroyed, Isaiah 9:16.'

Conclusion

Racism, whether among the visually impaired or the sighted, is a deeply ingrained belief and behavior. It's not a mere act of visual discrimination but a moral failing that can blind us to the essential humanity of others. It's crucial to understand and address these underlying beliefs and behaviors to create a more inclusive and just society.

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