(RACIAL POLITICS (2))[30th March 1987]

[Redbook3:76][19870330:0950a](RACIAL POLITICS (2))[30^th March 1987]

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Looking back over yesterday's writing on racial politics: it is, I think, the violence, aggression, divisiveness and hatred – the separatism – of some black leaders and activists which produced a separatist detestation in me. It is now nearly nine months since we had a television, and it tends to be the tone of voice and expression on T.V. which adds these emphases to what is said. I don't know for certain what my reaction would now be. The proper reaction should probably be Love for the Individual, allied with firmness in support of – of what? – of the Christ-centred principle of Unity**, which is not an Outer Circle imposition but an Inner Circle springing-forth from within; and understanding based (if they are proved workable) on the operation of these Circles. I do know that when a black leader appeared on television and spoke in terms of reason, of moderation and love, love was very quick to respond. But if Love is to triumph in the end, it must learn to respond not only to love, but to hatred. Not easy then: interesting to see whether it is any easier now.

*[[Redbook3:66-67][19870329:1210q](RACIAL POLITICS (1))[29^th March 1987] ]

**This emphasis on Unity is psychologically interesting; I now see in the Circle degree +C Crisis (separating) and conversion (returning). <930331> [An important distinction here being, presumably, between separating and separated. <21122015>]

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