When we view the world of creation, we find that all living things may be classified under two aspects of existence. This is their point of agreement or, as it is philosophically termed, their point of contact. This is their point of distinction and differentiation. For instance, the vegetable and animal are alike in the fact that their bodies are composed of the same material elements but widely different in their kingdoms and powers.
Man is like the animal in physical structure but otherwise immeasurably separated and superior.
If the points of contact, which are the common properties of humanity, overcome the peculiar points of distinction, unity is assured. On the other hand, if the points of differentiation overcome the points of agreement, disunion and weakness result. One of the important questions which affect the unity and the solidarity of mankind is the fellowship and equality of the white and colored races. Between these two races certain points of agreement and points of distinction exist which warrant just and mutual consideration. Furthermore, both live and move in the plane of the senses and are endowed with human intelligence.