Perhaps it goes without saying that I am horrified by the events in Charlottesville.
Perhaps it goes without saying that I know I have not done enough to confront the racism in my heart or my community.
Perhaps it goes without saying that I believe white supremacy is an evil lie.
Perhaps it goes without saying that I think all of us – and I mean all – are created in the image of God.
Perhaps it goes without saying that I find Facebook a great place to say things that aren’t followed up by action.
Perhaps all those things and more go without saying.
But the thing is, I haven’t said them, so there is no way anyone can really know what I think or feel or believe.
So let me say this:
Hate is wrong.
Racism is evil and has deep roots and long tentacles.
White supremacy won’t make America great; in fact, it will be the death of us.
Perhaps it goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway.
Amen, sister.
Thanks for saying, in a matter-of-fact way, what so many of us feel.
I like this, one more Perhaps it goes without saying that limiting the freedom of speech is the beginning of all but one voice being heard, the beginning of slavery and dictatorship.