The time is ripe, past ripe really, for clergy and people of faith to take a stand, to speak out, and to make the time to advocate for those who cannot protest safely right now. There is too much at stake, for all of us. 

The church does not need to become the echo of a viral clip. The church can be the place where people learn to belong without creating an enemy first, or at all.

Each Friday in The Christian Citizen, we publish a Religion News Roundup with summaries of religion news stories and links for those who want to read more.

I do not have to accept everyone’s political or religious positions. I may see their policies as evil. But I must accept the God-given, God-enfolded humanity of every person.

How might we, people of many nations and tribes be the threads to weave peace? How might we hear the drum call for strength and courage amid the cacophony of divisive rhetoric?