This Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) quote has been running through my head after the events of this weekend. Not really sure what else to add, save it has always been biblical to not only welcome but also to look after the sojourner, the widow and orphan, in fact the poor and vulnerable. So I continue to reflect upon the following quote, and to think about how we treated the Japanese-Americans in our midst during WWII (which was a particular issue on the West Coast). Then to my surprise and delight, we find Fred Korematsu as the google doodle today.
As we live in interesting times, may we all keep looking, speaking and acting with grace toward one another.
Blessed be,
Joel
Here's the quote:
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
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