Violence.

                            

Violence is never the answer.

It merely replaces one oppressive system or individual with another.

Jesus said to bless those who curse you and to pray for those who abuse you.

So we pray for our oppressors.
Pray for them to open their hearts and allow people to live.
Pray for them to overcome their fears and share what they have gained with others less fortunate.

Only then will we escape the cycle of violence.


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