“We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal that they are endowed by their creator certain inalienable rights, among them life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
Declaration of Independence
Not women. Not indigenous people. Not slaves.
In 1852 Frederick Douglass, a former slave, spoke on the Fourth of July. It is a painful speech for me to read as he outlines the evil of slavery and the complicity of the church.
Today, in the midst of fearful and hateful rhetoric, I pray for reconciliation and justice.
I pray for and with those who are white and afraid and experience black live matters signs as a personal threat.
I pray for and with indigenous people, immigrants, and people of color who have not been welcomed into the dream of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
I pray for my nation, our nation, that we may come together in this time of crisis. I pray, O God, that You will lead us into your realm where peace, justice, and mercy reign.
revnancyduncan 
And we are with you all the way, dear Rev !!!! Beautifully expressed, as always…………..XXX Jane and Mark