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Humanity needs fresh ideas and a new type of politics, representing mankind as a whole instead of fragmented political interests! We have to grow together in order to urgently address the issues that impact all of us like conflict, climate change, inequality and forced migration, unitedly. This we can only do without any dominance, as equals. Collectively in Solidarity. www.convergence.ngo & www.pax.ngo

Governor #SarahHuckabeeSanders' recent decision to pardon a turkey while simultaneously denying clemency to Charlie Vaughn, a man unjustly imprisoned for over three decades, is not just a stark contradiction but a glaring example of how white supremacy cloaks itself in the garb of tradition and #ChristianMorality. This act exposes the hypocrisy at the heart of many #politicalleaders who claim #ChristianValues. At its core, #Christianity preaches compassion, mercy, and justice, values fundamentally contradicted by Sanders' actions. Vaughn's story is a painful testament to systemic racial injustice: a Black man coerced into confessing to a crime he did not commit and then further victimized by a system that denied him justice even when evidence pointed to his #innocence. Yet, amidst this miscarriage of justice, Sanders chose to perform a lighthearted ritual of pardoning a turkey. This act is emblematic of a broader issue where political leaders use Christian symbolism for political gain while blatantly disregarding the core Christian tenets of mercy and justice, particularly when it comes to the lives of Black individuals ensnared in an unjust #justicesystem. The question arises: How can we allow these leaders to continue these charades, professing Christian values while perpetuating white supremacy and ignoring the cries for humanity and justice? Why aren't they being held accountable for the stark dissonance between their actions and the moral values they claim to uphold? #UnapologeticBlackNewsletter #HipHopForTheFuture #KhafreJay www.HipHopForTheFuture.org

On a sunny day in June, Mary Simmons was walking down Main Street in her small town when she saw something that made her blood run cold. There, on the courthouse lawn, was a group of people with rifles and signs reading "Protect the Ten Commandments" and "God's Law Over Man's Law." Mary, who was Jewish, knew that these people were not just expressing their beliefs – they were threatening her safety and the safety of anyone who didn't share their narrow worldview. The scene Mary witnessed is not an isolated incident. Across the United States, there have been numerous shootings and acts of violence related to disputes over public displays of the Ten Commandments. In Oklahoma in 2016, a man crashed his car into a Ten Commandments monument on the state capitol grounds and was subsequently shot and killed by a security guard. In Indiana in 2018, a man broke into a courthouse and smashed a display of the Ten Commandments with a car jack. And in Texas in 2019, a man rammed his car into a courthouse with a Ten Commandments monument, then set the building on fire. These incidents are alarming and disturbing, and they highlight the need for communities to take control of their own public spaces and establish norms of tolerance and respect for all beliefs. Here are three ways that local control can help prevent future acts of violence like those related to Ten Commandments displays. One of the problems with public displays of the Ten Commandments is that they can be seen as a form of religious coercion. For people who don't share the same religious beliefs as those who erected the display, it can feel like they are being excluded from public spaces that should be open to all. This is why it's so important for communities to establish standards for what kind of displays are acceptable in public spaces. By establishing community standards for public displays, local governments can help prevent future conflicts over religious displays and ensure that all members of the community feel welcome and valued in public spaces. https://lnkd.in/gDSFGZ_7 #trending

ICYMI: PA Democrats (And Some Republicans) Seek To Preclude The Amish And Others With Closely Held Religious Beliefs From Procuring Firearms: As some of you may be aware, PA House Bill 714 seeks to preclude the sale or transfer of any form of firearm, in the absence of it being transferred through a Federal Firearms Licensee (“FFL”). During the PA House vote on this bill, not only did every Democrat (except for Frank Burns) vote in … Continue reading PA Democrats (And Some Republicans) Seek To Preclude The Amish And Others With Closely Held Religious Beliefs From Procuring Firearms →

The Deacons for #Defense and #Justice: Taking a Stand in the #CivilRightsMovement The #CivilRights Movement of the 1960s is often lauded for its nonviolent protests, but there were moments when #AfricanAmericans felt the need to take up arms in defense of their rights and safety. The Deacons for Defense and Justice, formed in 1964 in Jonesboro, Louisiana, is a case in point. While they operated in the shadows of iconic figures like Martin Luther King Jr., the Deacons played a vital role in safeguarding Black communities from the ever-present threat of white supremacists. With local authorities frequently indifferent or even hostile, this self-defense group stepped up. 🔹 A Moment of Defiance: In one of the most defining episodes, the Deacons, armed with guns, courageously defended voter organizers from an aggressive white mob in Louisiana. This standoff escalated into a gun battle, a testament to the lengths the Deacons were willing to go to ensure the safety of those fighting for civil rights. Their role was controversial yet pivotal. They showed that, sometimes, the path to justice and equality might demand more than peaceful protests. The Deacons' legacy underscores the complexity of the Civil Rights Movement and the multifaceted nature of resistance. #CivilRights #DeaconsforDefense #HistoryMatters #BlackHistory #Resistance #SelfDefense #EqualityFighters #HiddenHeroes #CivilRightsHeroes #ArmedResistance #JusticeForAll #BlackEmpowerment #60sMovement