Joint statement by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu and Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby
Recent events in the United States of America have once again drawn public attention to the ongoing evil of white supremacy. Systemic racism continues to cause incalculable harm across the world. Our hearts weep for the suffering caused – for those who have lost their lives, those who have experienced persecution, those who live in fear. God’s justice and love for all creation demands that this evil is properly confronted and tackled. Let us be clear: racism is an affront to God. It is born out of ignorance, and must be eradicated. We all bear the responsibility and must play our part to eliminate this scourge on humanity.
As Dr Martin Luther King Jr said, “In a real sense, we are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Therefore, injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
We pray that God’s abounding wisdom, compassion and love will guide leaders across the world to forge a better society.
Amazing that on an Anglican website and on such an important topic raised by two of yer top men…. no one has anything to say! 4 hours later and still no one thinks this is an important issue. Come on guys for Gooodness Sake speak up!