I am sharing a personal pledge that I want to make publicly so I can be held accountable. This is my personal opinion and does not represent Trinity Church.
I am now a citizen of the United States of America. (Also, still, of Germany.)
It is humbling to recognize the circumstances of privilege I came under: I was living in safety and freedom. I chose to search for a job in the U.S. and moved here after I found one. I could move back to Germany any time I want to, and I travel there to visit regularly.
So I think of the many who came here under very different circumstances: Fleeing persecution, discrimination, war and poverty - most likely never to return to the place they call home.
This is my pledge to you, all immigrants, documented and undocumented, and all refugees: As a citizen, I will use my voice and my vote to fight for your rights and your safety. I will never forget your plight and your pain. And I will do everything in my power to educate about basic human rights.
This is also my pledge to other marginalized groups who face discrimination every day: People of color, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, people of non-Christian faiths, people with criminal records, and all others: I will fight for you, too.
It is humbling to recognize the circumstances of privilege I came under: I was living in safety and freedom. I chose to search for a job in the U.S. and moved here after I found one. I could move back to Germany any time I want to, and I travel there to visit regularly.
So I think of the many who came here under very different circumstances: Fleeing persecution, discrimination, war and poverty - most likely never to return to the place they call home.
This is my pledge to you, all immigrants, documented and undocumented, and all refugees: As a citizen, I will use my voice and my vote to fight for your rights and your safety. I will never forget your plight and your pain. And I will do everything in my power to educate about basic human rights.
This is also my pledge to other marginalized groups who face discrimination every day: People of color, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, people of non-Christian faiths, people with criminal records, and all others: I will fight for you, too.
Life has been easy for me. I‘ve been very fortunate and blessed but I don‘t deserve this any more than you do. I am not worth more than you are. I admire you and you will always have an ally in me! So help me God.
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