Charlotesville

He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.

-Martin Luther King Jr.

 

The violence that has recently occurred in Charlottesville is most disturbing, and we as Christians must speak out against such violence and hatred that has been exhibited by those doing them. "White nationalist" and "white supremacist" are evil and have no place in our society. Those who believe and accept as fact that one race is superior over another are blind fools who have no place in our society.

These people claim to be Christian, but in all they do, show actions contrary to that of the values taught by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus teaches us, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:30-31)

 

As a Catholic Deacon, I condemn these acts of violence against innocent people. I condemn any and all acts of hatred and racism. I call upon all other people of conscience to condemn these acts of violence and hatred. Let us pay head to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, who said,  "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.