Anger at racism is compatible with Christ's teaching

Dear brothers and sisters,

Today, I want to speak to you about the righteousness of anger and how it can be used as a force for good. This is a difficult topic, and one that is often met with fear and resistance. But it is a topic that is crucial to our understanding of justice and the role that we play in creating a more equitable society.

As many of you know, the band Body Count has a song called "Cop Killer" that has sparked controversy and debate for its explicit lyrics and message. Some have criticized the song as being violent and anti-police, while others have praised it as a powerful expression of the anger and frustration felt by many in the Black community towards a system that has long oppressed and marginalized them.

I want to remind you all that anger is a natural human emotion, and one that is often justified in the face of injustice. As the Quran states, "Those who are patient and forgive - indeed, Allah loves the doers of good." (3:134) And in the Bible, we are told that "Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger" (Ephesians 4:26).

The anger expressed in the song "Cop Killer" is the anger of those who have been oppressed and marginalized for far too long. It is the anger of those who have seen their loved ones killed by the very people who are supposed to protect and serve them. It is the anger of those who have experienced firsthand the systemic racism that continues to plague our society.

But we must not let this anger consume us or lead us to violence. Instead, we must channel our anger into action and use it as a force for good. We must use our anger to push for change and to stand up for what is right.

In the words of the Buddha, "Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned." Let us not let our anger consume us, but rather let us use it as fuel to fight for justice and equality.

Let us stand together and use our voices to demand change and challenge the unjust systems that continue to harm and oppress our fellow human beings. Let us remember that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, and that we are called to love and serve one another. Let us use our anger as a force for good, and let us strive to create a more just and equitable society for all. Amen.