Belief

Believing “they have always done it” does not make it right.
Thinking “they must’ve deserved it” does not mean they did.
Fearing for your life does not justify your taking theirs.
Holding a weapon doesn’t make you safe.
Choosing the easier route for yourself may make it harder for someone else.
Supporting only people you like ensures that there will be people you don’t.

 

Instead

 

I Believe

Believing in a person might make you right in the end.
Seeking an end to injustice also brings an end to the need to blame.
Taking responsibility for your own actions sets a better example than teaching them a lesson.
We are only safe when we make our neighbors more safe.
Eliminating suffering makes everyone’s life easier.
Instead of defeating our enemies, we should make more friends.

 

Because

 

I Want

A better world
A better life
A just society
To give thanks
To rejoice at creation
To be too busy making a better world to put up with all that other BS.

 

And if you want the same?

 

Make a Better Advent

Repent for the crap you carry (because we all have some).
Forgive yourself.
Forgive your neighbor for the crap they are still carrying.
Make time for reflection
Make time for discernment
Make time to plan to make the world a better place

 

Because

 

Advent Means

Jesus is coming
Jesus is here
Jesus never left
GOD promised
GOD came
GOD remained
The Spirit woke us
The Spirit provoked us
The Spirit enlivens our souls