The Resurrection of Hope vs the Resurrection of Hate

Death Valley, 
Death Valley, CA

My values are deeply rooted in the Christian faith I was raised in. Easter signifies to me the hope of the resurrection and the crucifixion of hate and evil. Jesus was vilified as an insurrectionist. He was hated by his own people and when given the opportunity to free an honest man, Pontius Pilate, symbolically washed his hands and allowed the mob to choose between the felon, Barrabas, or Jesus. They chose a convicted felon.

Hate is something I can't choose. It goes against my core, ethics, and yes Christian values. I can't simply ignore what's going on. Every immigrant, and every slave has been a victim of hate. Some of us are still targets. Sometimes it's subtle, and other times White Christian Nationalists with Trump banners are quite open about their hate. That's not my America and certainly not consistent with the party I use to proudly proclaim as mine, the GOP. Yes, I am a moderate conservative but liberal regarding social causes.

We have a choice, we can remain silent, thereby complicit, or we can say something, and do something. I choose to speak out. I've witnessed the horrific camp at Auschwitz and have vowed the promise: "never forget.

Auschwitz,
Never Forget Complicity and Hate