Is the white man the devil?

[MinFaluMuhammad]

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad taught in his book 'Message to the Black Man in America' that the white man is the devil. He taught that since the beginning of the white man's existence there has been nothing but tyranny and bloodshed. Now, I am one who grew skeptic of this at first. But, once I began to study the history of the Caucasian I could do nothing but conclude that the white man is the devil. Devil being a criticism of all the evil that this race of people have perpetuated for the past 6,000 years. Being a native of Puerto Rico, I became skeptic of this being that I have cousins who are of white skin, blue eyes, blond hair. I would not look at them as the devil, or could not look at them as the devil. However, in reading the teachings of the Hon. Elijah Muhammad it lead me to see that it was the actions of white people that he was speaking of and not necessarily their physical features. There have many books written to support this thesis. One of which is the Iceman Inheritance where it states that due to the cold, harsh climatic conditions of Europe, this lead that group of people that we know as Caucasians to develop a harsh and brutal make up in their characteristic. Being that the climate was more an enemy to them than an aider or a friend, they grew to be barbaric. Thus, in their origin we see them dwelling in caves and being very primitive in their actions. Whereas in Africa, where the oldest human remains are documented, we see a more harmonious, peaceful characteristic in the makeup of the people who originate from there. Give me your feedback. What has been the experience of Puerto Ricans in relation to the white man? Is it comparable to that of African-Americans or does it differ?

your brother and servant,

Min. Hector Falu-Muhammad

[Leticia_g]

Hector,
I fail to see the reasoning of lump summing an entire race on the grounds of their color. Black people as well as white people can be prejudice and use their bitterness and hatred to portray that. We cannot assume that because some of us might experience prejudism or hatred by another class that we are right and they are wrong.

There are good in all colors, many people of color have been victimized however they have used that to make themselves stronger and not dwell on the fact that they were victims.

As a Puerto Rican, I was raised to accept all colors. I cannot say that all members in my family are not racist, because we have experienced different things to make us the way we are, however I can say that even if I were a victim of racism I would not allow myself to think that all people would do the same thing to me again. I have met caucasian as much as people of different races that happen to be good honest people.

We don't need to fill this world with hatred, maybe your message is coming through wrong,however I think that if you are a religious man then you should be spreading the word of God and not the bitterness and Hatred of evil.

[MinFaluMuhammad]

Dear sister,
Thank you so much for your reply. I understand where you are coming from being raised to accept all colors. In Puerto Rico, there is no overt (meaning all out in the open form) of racism in regards to Black vs. white. But there is a subliminal or covert form of racism in regards to the pictures of Jesus being white, the statues and paintings of the virgin Mary being white. You say it doesn't matter what color you are but this is the only skin that is depicted in movies, pictures, paintings, etc. So why paint them white, is my question if it doesn't matter? To lump or summarize that all white people are devils is not a racial slur or slander. But, it is a criticism and a analysis of their nature. True, all people are capable of prejudice and bigotry. But, I firmly believe that racism is only practiced and can only be practiced by white people. White supremacy and racism are the same thing. I cannot, as a Puerto Rican, oppress another group of people, using education, sex, economics, religion, law, and the other areas of activity. Racism is more intricate than someone calling someone a name or starting a fight. It deals with the mental suppression of ones activity to accomodate anothers surroundings based on race. What part of the United States do you live? Are there ghettos any where close by where you live? Have you ever wondered why there are ghettos, or barrios? Here is a group of buildings that houses one ethnic group of people. In Louisville, Kentucky where I live, there are 6 housing authorities or ghettos and all are inhabited by Black people. There is another forming, which is starting to house Black Cubans. The white skinned Cubans live in homes, or apartment complexes but the Black Cubans live in this project development that is starting to develop. In school, how much was taught on Africa as opposed to Europe? Can you name the man who invented the stop light, the remote control, the filament that made the light bulb possible? All of these were Black inventors. But, you can name Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. Do you know where all mathematics originated from? What did they teach you in Black history month, if they celebrated it? Have you ever been taught about the history of Puerto Rico in depth? True, it is our responsibility to teach ourselves but at the same time if we are paying for the schools to teach us through our taxes shouldn't we have a say so in what is taught and how it is taught? Try to look deeper into this issue of racism and you will see a major reason why our world is in the way that it is. I thank you again,

your brother and servant,

Hector Falu-Muhammad

[Leticia_g]

Hector,
I understand what you are talking about but I still don't think that two wrongs equal one right. I might be a little idealistic but a statue of Jesus being white doesn't bother me, only because the artist did it that way doesn't make it so. What I am referring to, is that anyone that knows history and knows the areas that Jesus was raised, should know that the possibility of him being white is slim. However do you have any artist making pictures in other colors? Why? Well, because people are more concerned about the marketing of an item than the fact whether the colors portray the individual. Black does not sell. It is beginning to sell as we have seen in all parts of the USA but it has taken a long time for people to notice tha diversity is necessary. Yet we don't realize that just because a white person has done something it does not make it all right. Many of us were raised to believe that we can't challenge authority therefore we submit. Submitting has hindered many of us, however the few of us that have spoken up have helped us with more awareness and respect. Respect works both ways. We cannot expect people to give us respect if we don't give it back.

Concerning acknowledging our people for things that they have done or achieve is necessary. The fact that our schools have been slow in teaching these things does not make it right or wrong, however it just shows their ignorance. We can help, without using force, without acting like radicals, we can teach our children, get more involve in local government and make sure that our vote counts. Afterall, aren't we the majority?

[MinFaluMuhammad]

Indeed we are,LeticiaG. But, being hesitant on whether or not to act as radicals should not prevent us from taking quick and effective measures to change the radical influence that ignorance has on our children. Thank you so much for such an educated reply.

your brother and servant,

Hector Falu-Muhammad

[GOYITO_ARECIBO]

Originally posted by MinFaluMuhammad
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad taught in his book 'Message to the Black Man in America' that the white man is the devil. He taught that since the beginning of the white man's existence there has been nothing but tyranny and bloodshed. Now, I am one who grew skeptic of this at first. But, once I began to study the history of the Caucasian I could do nothing but conclude that the white man is the devil. Devil being a criticism of all the evil that this race of people have perpetuated for the past 6,000 years. Being a native of Puerto Rico, I became skeptic of this being that I have cousins who are of white skin, blue eyes, blond hair. I would not look at them as the devil, or could not look at them as the devil. However, in reading the teachings of the Hon. Elijah Muhammad it lead me to see that it was the actions of white people that he was speaking of and not necessarily their physical features. There have many books written to support this thesis. One of which is the Iceman Inheritance where it states that due to the cold, harsh climatic conditions of Europe, this lead that group of people that we know as Caucasians to develop a harsh and brutal make up in their characteristic. Being that the climate was more an enemy to them than an aider or a friend, they grew to be barbaric. Thus, in their origin we see them dwelling in caves and being very primitive in their actions. Whereas in Africa, where the oldest human remains are documented, we see a more harmonious, peaceful characteristic in the makeup of the people who originate from there. Give me your feedback. What has been the experience of Puerto Ricans in relation to the white man? Is it comparable to that of African-Americans or does it differ?

your brother and servant,

Min. Hector Falu-Muhammad

[Santiago4Ever]

Well i think the answer to this question really depends on how Puerto Ricans as individuals relate to the African history and culture being that the island has such a mix. Here in the states all my Rican brothas and sistas are proud to show pride in their African heritage regardless of what steretype it carries. My experience has been that most whites have always considered Puerto Ricans in general to be like distant cousins if i shall say in comparison to the Black americans, not necessarily bad !But even most whites can tell which Ricans are half black .The white mans whole theory has been power in numbers ...something they will always fear. I dont think however that you can compare white Puerto Ricans to white Americans There's a history among american whites that more than likely most white Ricans have never been taught in regaurd to slavery and etc.......