You’ve been told what faith is.

You’ve seen it used to control the masses, to condemn the weak, to build empires.

You’ve watched it serve power instead of the powerless.

You’ve seen it defend the wealthy while the poor are left to suffer.

Uphold **oppression** while preaching **freedom**.

Silence the **abused** while protecting their **abusers**.

You’ve felt its weight when it was used to

**shame you**

**exclude you**

**control you**.

You’ve seen it wielded as a weapon:

Against **women**

Against **the marginalized**

Against **those who do not fit**.

Christianity has been used to other, denigrate and demonize the most vulnerable among us.

You’ve seen evils done in the name of peace.