Holy one of Justice, Protector of the oppressed, wielder of righteousness,
Our hearts are torn by the violence and hatred in Charlottesville, the latest surfacing of the white supremacist culture that undergirds our country. We cry for those who were killed. We pray for healing for those who were injured physically, mentally and spiritually by this violence. We ask, when will this end?
All we have to hold on to is faith. Faith in the idea that good is stronger than evil, that love is stronger than hate, faith that something unknowable in the world is moving us toward justice. But in this moment, our faith is wavering. We are tired of waiting for justice. We are tired of waiting for peace.
It is time for things to change. We must name that white people can do terrorist acts in the name of whiteness. We must not settle with language like “Alt-right” but call it as it is: white supremacist nazi fascism. We must not accept things as they are, but work for justice and peace.
May we rise up and stop this madness. May we call our leaders to account for explicitly and implicitly condoning white supremacy. May we stand on the shoulders of our justice warrior ancestors and take on their mantles. And may we feel your holy blessing to carry on this battle.
Blessed Be, Amen.
