We cannot claim to seek truth if we only listen to the voices that already hold power. A just world requires solidarity—an intentional commitment to uplifting those who have been ignored. Too often, society amplifies the perspectives of the privileged while dismissing the insights of the marginalized. If we are serious about the common good, we must shift our attention. To prioritize the perspective of the poor for the sake of the common good does not imply the devaluing of the gifts of those who are not poor. Instead, it acknowledges the necessity of the dance of solidarity. Solidarity is not about charity or moral superiority—it is about recognizing that justice requires the leadership of those most affected by injustice. Their wisdom is essential, not optional. We do not stand apart from them; we stand with them. The struggle for justice is our collective struggle, and the beloved community we seek will only emerge through deep solidarity.
May we walk in solidarity, embracing the wisdom of the marginalized,
that together we may build a just and beloved community.
(inspired by Joerg Rieger, Occupy Religion; Alexia Salvatierra and Peter Heltzel, Faith-Rooted Organizing)