we are not like many

Ordinarily I would never refer you to one of their articles, unless I were going to chide them for being one of the devil's key mouthpieces. But an article ran today with a line that will get overlooked, but is deeply important. I'll pull out the quote for you to save you from having to shovel through the rest of the dreck:

“I tell you what, I’m proud to be representing African-American coaches, to be the first African-American coach to win this,” Dungy said. “It means an awful lot to our country. But again, more than anything, I said it before, Lovie Smith and I, not only the first two African-Americans, but Christian coaches showing you can win doing it the Lord’s way. We’re more proud of that.”

Dungy, the Lord bless him, has the heart of a believer. All credit to God. Priority one is God. And he has the wisdom and perspective to note that amidst this country's long history of racism and continuing issues with race relations, that the harder struggle isn't his skin color with society, but his religion with society.

The world will accept you rich or poor, white or black, dumb or smart, ugly or beautiful if you believe what the world wants you to believe. You may be outcast for one of your characteristics, but you will be understood and not detested. That is the difference between all other differences from a difference in religion. Dungy's comment is the keen reminder that we are not of this world, and to succeed in this world while holding your eye and heart firm on Home is a success to be celebrated and noted indeed.