Justice & Peace | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Justice & Peace

The two key things that the world needs to move forward.

21
Justice & Peace
Google

Pain. Disappointment. Shame. The words are endless to describe what the nation is feeling. I don’t even know where to begin. The list of victims being murdered by police officers keeps growing and growing. The retaliation against police officers keeps rising and rising. When will it end? When will the bloodshed and the body count be enough? When can we even get a glimpse off the horizon where we can begin to have hope for peace? I am tired. Indeed I am very troubled and superbly outraged, but I am mentally and emotionally tired of hearing about another life being ripped away. People die every day. That’s bad enough, but to kill people unnecessarily? I want to say this world has progressed from slavery and inequality, but now I think we were just living under a mask all these years. I am tired of hearing another person getting shot and then turn around in twenty four hours and someone else is gone. The only thing that keeps me sane is the thought of them in a better place.

I am tired of trying to explain why black lives matter. I am tired of seeing people try to explain why black lives matter. I am exhausted of black lives matter being related to a terrorist movement. With the inequality in our justice system, a lot of people are being unnecessarily killed and those individuals happen to be black. Therefore, we are just stating how black lives matter too. Due to the fact that we are seen in an unfair light, we are giving power to the color of skin. Now this in no way shape or fashion means that all lives don’t matter because all lives do matter; however, all lives aren’t being taken. And the fact that some people can’t grasp that fact is beyond me. People are getting tired of hearing another name. Hearing another shot and finding someone to blame. I stand to say that violence should not end with violence. If others want to be violent, move forward peaceful and just. Even though everyone is entitled to their own opinion, it certainly does not mean you can make someone listen to you. You cannot justify how another person feels. You may think it is wrong however you like but don’t let yourselves get worked up over someone’s opinion. Others want you to get angry, but don’t let them have dominion over you. I believe it’s the devil at work and most people may not believe it but we all cannot have un-forgiveness in our hearts. We need to make this world better for the next generation and many more to come. And it all starts with you.

My sisters and brothers I cherish you. And I am not just talking about my race, I mean you. I do not care about the color of your skin or what your religious base is. Every individual that sits here and read this article, believe in me. I cherish you. I think I try my best to be who God calls out for me to be. I’ve learned that you must love and forgive everyone, even you’re enemies. Therefore, I love all my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. I don’t mean to offend anyone if you’re not religious, but just know your life matters to me. With the predicament that this world is in, I wholeheartedly believe that we need Jesus now more than ever. I charge you to tell your loved ones that you love them at every chance you get.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
university
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Creating your schedule for the upcoming semester can be an exciting process. You have the control to decide if you want to have class two-days a week or five-days a week. You get to check things off of your requirement checklist. It's an opportunity for a fresh start with new classes (which you tell yourself you'll never skip.) This process, which always starts out so optimistic, can get frustrating really quickly. Here are 25 thoughts you have when registering for classes.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

10 Thoughts Of A 5th Year Senior

What about those of us who don't do it all in four years?

1017
college shirt
pointsincase.com

"College will be the best four years of your life" is a phrase that we have all heard growing up. College is painted as a magical place to us while we are in high school. A place you go to learn, meet your best friends and probably have the time of your life while all of this is going down. Four whirlwind years, where everything that you've known changes and you start to learn what it means to live on your own, have a job, etc. But what about those of us who don't do this all in four years? Major changes, hard courses, switching schools, career paths changing, these are just a handful of factors that could extend your four years to five, six or seven. There is nothing wrong with taking extra time to graduate, but returning as a fifth-year is a little different. Most of your best friends have most likely graduated and moved and while you may be one of the oldest undergraduates on campus, you might feel as awkward as a freshmen. A world that became home and comfortable to you is still there but it's slightly different than you've known it to be and you have to find a groove to fall into. These are thoughts you'll have as you look ahead to returning to your college campus, with a victory lap planned.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

17 Times "Friends" Accurately Described Life

You can't say that no one told you life was gonna be this way.

217
friends

In the 12 years since it went off the air, "Friends" continues to be adored by millions. The show that gave generations unrealistic expectations about love (or should I say lobsters?) and New York City apartments had a charming cast of characters that everyone could relate to at some point or another. Here are 17 times Ross, Monica, Joey, Chandler, Phoebe and Rachel accurately described life.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

11 Times Aubrey Plaza Described Sophomore Year

"I don't want to do things. I want to do not things."

570
Aubrey Plaza
Flickr Creative Commons

Aubrey Plaza is one of my favorite humans in Hollywood. She's honest, blunt, unapologetic, and hilarious. I just started my sophomore year of college, and found that some of her best moments can accurately describe the start of the school year.

1. When your advisor tells you that you should declare a major soon.

2. Seeing the lost and confused freshmen and remembering that was you a short year ago, and now being grateful you know the ins and outs of the campus.

3. Going to the involvement fair to sign up for more clubs knowing that you are already too involved.

4. When you actually do the reading required for the first class.

5. Seeing your friends for the first time since last semester.

6. When you're already drowning in homework during syllabus week.

7. Realizing you don't have the same excitement for classes as you did as a freshman.

8. Going home and seeing people from high school gets weirder the older you get.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

College vs. High School

Freedom vs. Curfew

282
graduation

Things you may not realize are different between high school and college:

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments