Words of Encouragement for the LGBTQ+ Community on Election Day
“I do not pretend to understand the moral universe, the arc is a long one… But from what I see I am sure it bends toward justice.” Theodore Parker, Of Justice and the Conscience,” 1853 The above quote has been used many times since the mid-1800s and is most commonly attributed to Martin Luther King, Jr, who frequently referenced Theodore Parker’s sermon in his own sermons and writings. I must admit there is a certain comfort in reading those words. Even still, we live in tumultuous times. It’s easy to forget about all the progress we have made and lose hope… especially on election day in the United States. Last night, I spent some time lurking on several LGBTQIA+ spaces on Reddit. (I tend to lurk more than post on any forum I join - I should change that!) The theme was the same across the different subreddits: Pain and fear. So many in our community spent much of yesterday and last night worrying about their safety and rights, and for good reason!...