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Chapter 1: Secular Definitions of Race

Sociological and Biological – For centuries, humankind

has been in constant conflict with itself. While the
source of all human conflict emanates from the

separation between us and our CREATOR, the physical
world manifestation of the strife comes in many forms.

One can blame many causes of human conflict on
various sources. For instance, culture, religion, and class
systems are perceived frequent culprits.

Misunderstandings, misinformation, misguided belief
systems, and inadequate solutions are common threads

among these, with a common end state – disunity,
discord, divisions, and ultimately destruction.

The concept of race looms large among these issues. It
has been used to justify false senses of superiority as

well inferiority. It has been employed systemically as
well as individually to subdue a people or a person. Its

reach transcends age, gender, nationality, and religion.
It is an age-old nemesis which continues to rear its head

in societies no matter how advanced. With all our
advancements in technology, science, medicine, and

culture, the race concept continues to elude resolution.
With decades of historical data, political solutions,

conversations, speeches, programs, policies,
demonstrations, advances in education, and media

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