We must boldly stand witness against bigotry, hatred, intolerance, and xenophobia.
As a society, we have begun to grow accustomed to a level of insult and abuse in political discourse that violates each person’s sacred identity as a child of God. We have begun to grow accustomed to a steady stream of language and accusations coming from the highest office in the land that plays to racist elements in society.
Mr. Trump’s words are dangerous. When violent dehumanizing words come from the President of the United States, they are a clarion call, and give cover, to white supremacists who consider people of color a sub-human “infestation.”
As leaders of faith who believe in the sacredness of every single human being, we must boldly stand witness against the bigotry, hatred, intolerance, and xenophobia that is hurled at us, especially when it comes from the highest offices of this nation. We must say that this will not be tolerated.
To stay silent in the face of such rhetoric is for us to tacitly condone the violence of these words. We are compelled to take every opportunity to oppose the indecency and dehumanization that is racism.
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