A Different Way Forward

We participate in systems that sustain harm, often without recognizing it. The structures we trust—religions, governments, economies—can operate in ways that diminish life while convincing us they are doing good. When a group agrees on what is acceptable, we lose sight of what is just. Evil finds its almost perfect camouflage in the silent agreements of the group when it appears personally advantageous. Evil thrives in this blindness, shaping our world while remaining hidden. Seeing it clearly demands stepping outside dominant narratives, aligning with those who question the status quo. Contemplation gives us the space to recognize our complicity and sustain the courage to resist. It calls us into communion, where truth is sought together. We listen, we reflect, we act—not as isolated individuals but as a community seeking a different way forward.

May we have the courage to break silent agreements,
see clearly, and walk together in truth.

(inspired by Richard Rohr, What Do We Do with Evil?; Brian D. McLaren, Islands of Sanity)