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Black or White or rather Brown - The color of justice!

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      Phew, what is your skin color? Is it black or white or brown? Mine is considered brown I believe as I am an Indian or rather 'Asian' for the west. But does it actually matter what we are born with. Isn't the color of the skin something we don't have control over? Has it to do with the color or just the way the hatred has been implanted and continued across the world.        In India too we have this discrimination -North Vs South. Some north Indian folks feel their God is fair hence the temple idols are formed with white marble stone while the southern side we use black stones. I heard that few north Indians feel they are superior to southern counterparts just because they are more fairer. Is it fair to judge by the color? What stupidity? Being a south Indian myself, I will tell you why our idols are dark so at least one doubt of yours gets clarified. The holy ash (vibhuthi) and sandal paste that we decorate our idols enhances the beauty on the...