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When spiritual communities preach unity but avoid difficult truths

At Baha'i gatherings everyone talks about unity, but I'm the only Black person in the room and when I mention racism they get uncomfortable and change the subject.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The gap between proclaimed ideals and lived reality exposes the community's spiritual immaturity.

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