Identity Things

I attended a lunch at my daughter's new college that was meant to introduce her to all of the ethnic clubs on campus. There was a very unenthusiastic panel there that answered questions from a moderator like, "How did [college] help you learn about your ethnic identity?" and "Tell us about how you're ethnic and not white". Well, basically. It was a strange experience sitting with a white and non-white crowd listening to how awesome it is to not be white. At a Christian college.

I am thankful that we have taught my daughter to be happy with who she is, not as a member of any particular group, but happy with herself. God made her and that is why she is special, not because she is not white, or not a man, but because she is, and she is God's child. None of us is more or less special because of our color or our gender. We are all sinners, as Paul made clear.