Tsunami victims in Indonesia-Reuters
If there is one of "us" who believes that the recent
Tsunami, another great tragedy affecting people of colour, is an
act of God, think again.
Over a half million
black people have lost their lives so far and the numbers will
continue to grow through disease and malnutrition. Whole islands of
indigenous peoples, culture and knowledge are gone. God is not a
vengeful God, not to people who only have God. For what reason are they
being punished? For being poor? For being black or people of colour? For taking
up space?
It is very unfortunate but the white people who died were in the wrong place at
the wrong time. It was not meant for them. They were "collateral
damage". No, it was meant for the masses
of coloured people, who were already victimized, poisoned,
polluted and/or cast as "untouchables". These people were not rich.
They do not steal or kill for fortune. They do not pollute the environment or
create wars for conquest. Perhaps, it was to put them out of their misery as
though they were animals. Who thinks like that?
For those who want to cling to the notion that no conspiracy exists, think
again. I supposed God would strike exactly
59 minutes after midnight, (UTC) consolidated universal time, the
day after his only "Begotten Son" was born, on the first day of
Kwanzaa, Umoja, which is Swahili for Unity. I think not. The world is screaming
in pain. I feel it, can't you?. Are you not angry yet? How many cheeks do you
have? Or better yet, how many do you have left?
What is that you say? They don't have the means. Think
again. The powers that be are becoming very sloppy in their haste
to rid the world of us. They leave
too many clues. This is what comes with souless
arrogance. I implore you to reread our story. Those who fail to
learn from past mistakes are certainly doomed to repeat them. Black people are
taught there is only One Creator by whatever name you call Him/Her. What
God are they listening to?
Best Wishes in the New Year
Kiwanuka R.G. Lewis
January 2005