"RISE ABOVE OUR FEARS"

Don't fall off your chairs. You know I don't post on the weekends but consider this an exception. Anyhow, today I hope to get the word out regarding community action.  I will continue reposting this because the message is that important.

It's time for communities everywhere to let their voices be heard that we will not be ruled by words nor actions of hatred. This is supposed to be the season of wishing Peace for all mankind.

For every hater there are many more lovers that need to be heard. This week a news story broke re: an individual, a Christian librarian in a small Arkansas town who decided to order a hijab, the female Muslim head covering, and wear it to show her solidarity with the Muslim community. It's not easy for an individual to take such a bold stand. She quoted a 1930's German Pastor's poem albeit a different version as there have been many versions. Below is a 1950's version. The message is the same.

"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—

Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me."

Last week Justice Communities of Arkansas published a letter to the community and their words speak for themselves. Please share this entry so other communities may also do the same regardless of denomination/ religious affiliation.  We are all people and share the same planet. 

Read on: America Vigil plan  6 pm in Little Rock this Monday, December 21st.  If you live in the area, join them. No matter what, do something for your community. Post this blog entry on your media sources, send it to your religious leaders to show we need not act alone as individuals. Every community across our country needs to be doing something.

HERE's the link to copy and post: RISE ABOVE OUR FEARS