I AM OUTRAGED….

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Whenever I hear someone saying they are outraged or disgusted I sigh inwardly and think what small thing has happened that has shaken someone’s comfortable, even complacent life in order that they over react using these words.
Today I want to tell you that I am outraged and disgusted.
This was born from a specific incident that has arisen in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. I am not talking about the riots or looting that subsequently occurred, I do not condone them either, but my anger that I feel now as I write is directed at the man who should show leadership, should call for unity and behave with dignity and strength that comes from an understanding of and willingness to face big questions that divide, particularly in this instance racism. Instead what does Mr. Trump do, he stands outside a church, Bible raised in his hands, minutes after proclaiming that he will use whatever force is necessary to maintain order and dares to align himself with Christian values. ...
posted by Rev. Tim Richards
To read all of Tim's letter, click HERE.

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