Bajo la perspectiva de las conversaciones sobre justicia racial a nivel nacional, hemos pedido a cinco católicos de la Arquidiócesis de Seattle que respondieran a las preguntas de arriba.
“El racismo no es simplemente un pecado entre tantos otros; es un mal radical que divide a la familia humana y niega la nueva creación de un mundo redimido. Para luchar contra éste se requiere una transformación igualmente radical, en nuestras propias mentes y corazones, así como en la estructura de la sociedad”.
Obispos católicos de Estados Unidos, Hermanas y hermanos nuestros, 1979
Algunas personas se han molestado porque, en la edición anterior, utilicé la frase “Black Lives Matter” (Las vidas negras importan). Deseo abordar tres objeciones comunes.
“Racism is not merely one sin among many; it is a radical evil that divides the human family and denies the new creation of a redeemed world. To struggle against it demands an equally radical transformation, in our own minds and hearts as well as in the structure of our society.”
U.S. Catholic bishops, Brothers and Sisters to Us, 1979
In light of our national conversation on racial justice, we asked five Catholics from around the Archdiocese of Seattle the above questions.
I upset some people last issue by saying “Black Lives Matter.” I want to address three common objections.
A June 25 WIRED magazine article described a new and dangerous habit that has become part of popular technology practices. “Doomscrolling” refers to the pattern of scrolling through social media in the midst of a pandemic and social unrest and being flooded with morbid messages that elicit an almost physical discomfort.
SEATTLE – On a sunny Sunday afternoon, parishes in the South Seattle Deanery gathered for prayer, Scripture, thought-provoking speeches and uplifting songs, all part of an outdoor racial justice vigil at Immaculate Conception Church.