It is heart-wrenching to watch the protests in Hong Kong, which have been going on now since June and which turned violent earlier this month. Here is the crux of the conundrum. People are being punished for exercising what they believe are their human rights. Even though many may believe that businesses should stay out of politics, it is increasingly difficult to do so.
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“I love all people as the Bible commands, but I also cannot condone homosexuality.” “Marriage is reserved for a man and a woman according to the Bible.” “The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching.” Attempting Bold, Inclusive Conversations® in faith-based communities can be especially difficult on value-based topics like human sexuality.
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“How dare you,” Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old from Sweden scolded the esteemed, erudite generations her senior who assembled for the United Nations Climate Action Summit earlier this week. Why is it always young people who spearhead protests for social change? Is it that they have more to lose than the oldest generation who will likely not be around to see the ramifications of inaction?
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As I go from city to city from week to week spreading the good news about inclusion, I am so often gratified by the goodness of everyday people. In a world where 90% of the news is negative, disheartening, and often tragic, it is important to stop sometimes to reflect on those small acts of civility, generosity, and compassion that warm our hearts and lift our spirits.
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As I think about the questions that Leigh Morrison posed in the introduction to this series, I admit that I was not particularly eager to reflect on so many painful memories of how internalized oppression has manifested for me. However, in service of the work and helping others to acknowledge and address the pain, I offer a glimpse into my own life in answer to her questions.
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