We Shine a Light

by Paul F.J. Arañas

We oppose oppression and genocide
We fight evil with goodness
We fight cruelty with kindness
We pray for the persecutors
That they may have a softening of their hearts

We oppose occupation and dehumanization
We fight hatred with love
We fight prejudice with tolerance
We pray for the persecutors
That they may have a softening of their hearts

We oppose vitriol and falsehoods
We shine a light on the truth
We bear witness to human dignity
And we pray for justice and peace on earth