Marianne Williamson

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Score 57
12/28/2024, 12:36:45 PM
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Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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194d
That is the moral and prophetic vision that should guide us: the eternal quest for freedom in the face of those who would prey upon the many to secure resources for the few.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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194d
The point is not just to identify the problems in American history, but to identify *with* the problem-solvers: abolitionists, women suffragists, early labor organizers, and civil rights workers. The chains of economic injustice need to be thrown off now, as chains of injustice…
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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194d
Now it’s our turn; our time is no different. Today’s blockage isn’t a specific unjust institution, but rather an unjust economic paradigm that uses the bludgeon of corporate profit to essentially subjugate the majority of Americans.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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194d
Every generation has embodied the struggle between those who love the possibilities of freedom and will do anything to protect it, versus those who find such freedom inconvenient to their financial and/or ideological purposes and will do anything to block it.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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194d
Thus something beautiful was done and something evil was exposed. For 41 of the 56 signers of the Declaration were slave owners, embodying the essential struggle that has been the story of the U.S. from our very beginning.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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194d
The signers audaciously posited that all men are created equal and that all have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That ideal was profoundly revolutionary; a step forward for humanity spiritually and morally as well as politically.

The statement is a motivational call to action, urging individuals to remain committed to social justice and not succumb to psychological barriers like exhaustion or emotional fatigue. It emphasizes perseverance in the face of injustice, aligning with historical movements for freedom and equality.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by encouraging perseverance and resilience in the face of injustice. [+2]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding and empathy by connecting current struggles with historical movements for justice. [+2]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to inspire societal betterment by advocating for continued engagement in social justice. [+2]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    It upholds free speech by responsibly using the platform to discuss societal issues. [+2]