These persons and groups are part of our journey. They will not go away, but we must not let them determine our agenda, control funding or set standards. God expects us to be good disciples of Jesus Christ and always be attentive to the Holy Spirit. God does not though, guarantee success nor an easy journey. Participating in God s mission is risky, challenging, often unpopular, but it is also fulfilling, exciting and an inspiration to further service and greater commitment.
Racism is evil.
Hate and violence are evil. Tax cuts that help the rich without helping the poor are evil. Political games around the issues of the environment are evil. Greed is evil. Teaching hatred to children and young people is evil.