Marianne Williamson

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Score 57
12/28/2024, 9:11:10 PM
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Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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190d
The chains of economic injustice need to be thrown off now, as chains of injustice were thrown off by other generations in their time. /8
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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190d
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. /7
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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190d
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. /6
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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190d
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. /5
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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190d
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. /4
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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190d
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. /3

The statement emphasizes the importance of staying connected to social justice missions and not succumbing to fatigue or forgetting the stories of past struggles. It aligns with a broader conversation about economic injustice and historical problem-solving efforts.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement encourages perseverance in the face of injustice, aligning with the principle of doing no harm by advocating against acquiescence to injustice. [+2]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding and empathy by reminding individuals of the importance of staying connected to the mission and the stories of past struggles. [+2]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to encourage societal betterment by urging continued engagement with social justice issues. [+2]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    It upholds free speech principles by responsibly using the platform to discuss important societal issues. [+2]