Tag: Rev. Wade Watts

A second chance for the KKK

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Who would you give a second chance? | Illustration by People of the Second Chance

The American Civil Rights struggle can teach us a lot about love and forgiveness — especially that of loving our enemies.

“The black freedom struggle is the best example of bringing together the quest for unarmed truth and unconditional love in the face of American Terrorism for 400 years. Instead of a Black al-Qaeda you get Frederick Douglas and Martin Luther.” – Dr Cornel West

Of all the inspiring stories that have come from the Civil Rights struggle in America – one of the most powerful ones I’ve heard is the story of Rev. Wade Watts.
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How love defeated the KKK

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When we talk about loving our neighbors, it’s always easy to love folks who like us and love us back. And yet on the flip-side, it’s just as easy to make excuses as to why we don’t need to love those who have treated us wrong, or hurt us.

But imagine showing love to a group bent on bringing harm to you, your family and your friends — simply because of the color of your skin.
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