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@realDonaldTrump You’re right, we just use them as photo props.
The Church is a body of people - not a building. When people in the body of Christ are being unjustly killed, the Church is already burning. Want to put out the fire? Easy, address and solve inequality.
Don’t fall for Red Herrings that are distracting from the movement of change that is forming. Don’t look for cop outs. Be uncomfortable. Hold yourself accountable to taking action.
Don’t rest until racial inequality is formally addressed and solved!
@sarahharriz What!? You mean I can’t just post a black square and fix all racism forever?? I have to actually examine myself and hold myself accountable for my thoughts and actions?? .... I actually have to... CHANGE MYSELF!? This is so ridiculous... AND I’M THE PRIVELEGED ONE!? ... no way
“I don’t mind them peacefully protesting - but rioting isn’t going to fix anything”
quote that I’m seeing thrown around by a lot of people that had a real issue with Kaep kneeling as a way to peacefully protest this same issue.
There’s nothing worse than when you say “Ugh, I hate the rain” when it hasn’t rained in a while and someone goes out of their way to say “I’m glad it’s raining, the plants and crops needed this”
... okay dude
I hate - and I cannot stress this enough - HATE every form of politics.
You know what’s cooler than receiving special treatment/social acceptance because of your connections to people in power?
Standing up for your beliefs solely for the sake of integrity and morality.
Today at the Dr.’s office a nurse tried to make small talk when she saw that my occupation was “photographer” and she said “I’m getting married in April!” I just stared at her with a blank expression on my face and said “good luck”
Like why didn’t I think to say congratulations?