The discussion of RK and racism has inevitably brought up the 'lesser
breeds without the law'. I have often felt that Recessional was very
consciously worded in the language of an Old Testament prophet, speaking to
the Chosen People - it is the fact of having been chosen that we must not
forget. The lesser breeds are equivalent to the Gentiles - 'outwith the
law' would be clearer than 'without'. Whether to label the Old Testament
'racist' is a matter perhaps worth discussing outside the RK context.
Michael Healy
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