Our Multiracial Future

It's not the end of racism, of course, but the extraordinary rise of mixed race marraiges (being reported today) is a sign of hope that the future of America will not be divided into racial camps. One of the best characteristics about today's young people is their willingness to date and marry across racial lines. The babies born of these unions may help us heal old, old wounds.

As one of my parishoners once told me, "it's hard to hate your grandchildren."