Oscar Romero spoke often about the need for all of us to fight injustice. He believed that God was with those who suffered and stood by and supported those who took a stand for what was right. Romero gave his life for those suffering in El Salvador, but his words about justice ring true in America's own struggle with civil rights.
The 8th graders of the Arrupe Division have learned about Romero and his steadfast faith in religion class and now they are connecting his words to the American Civil Rights Movement in social studies class. By examining these case studies we can all deepen our commitment to fighting injustices thereby drawing us closer to God.
"May this Body immolated and this Blood sacrificed for mankind nourish us also, that we may give our body and our blood over to suffering and pain, like Christ-- not for Self, but to give havrests of peace and justice to our people."
ReplyDeleteThis quote relates to the Greensboro Four and Sit-ins because the black people who sat at the white person only counter wanted to be nourished with food and drink the same way white people were. By sitting at the white person only counter, the Greensboro Four got justice, peace, and equality for black people who wanted to go to the same restaurants as white people. The Greensboro Four got rid of a lot of suffering and pain that their people had to endure by waiting to be served in a diner. The Greensboro Four helped make it possible for blacks and whites to be served food equally.
"We suffer with those who have disappeared, those who have had to flee their homes, and those who have been tortured."
ReplyDeleteThis relates to the topic of the Greensboro Four because all the people were wanting to have was food and water. They were thirsty and hungry and they wanted food. They sat at a white table and were frowned upon. They were being flat out IGNORED!! People treated them like they were outsiders. God created everyone equally. People like those of the Greensboro Four only want equality for everyone. By sitting at a white table, maybe they began to get their point across. Maybe they finally grabbed the attention of the white citizens in the community. Just like all of the treason and neglecting in El Salvador, I think the Greensboro Four were being neglected when they just wanted food and water. By sitting at a White table, I think that they finally began to get their point across, that they are just as equal as everyone else and that they deserve everything that a white male/female deserves.
Kyle Grant
Seamus Tingle
ReplyDelete" We suffer with those who have disappeared, those who have had to flee their homes, and those who have been tortured."
This relates to the Scottsboro boys trial. The Scotssboro boys trail was a trail when nine black men were falsely accused of raping a white girl. This relates to Romero's quote because we suffer for those who have been tortured. These nine black men were pretty much tortured by getting accused of such an accusation. Having the whole court think that you would commit such a crime is very demoralizing, and in a way torturous. And the real torture of this is that no matter what you say, people are still going to hate you because of your skin color. That is torture.
"May this Body immolated and this Blood sacrificed for Mankind nourish us also, that we may give our body and blood over to suffering and pain, like Christ--not for self, but to give harvests of peace and justice to our People.
ReplyDeleteThis relates to the murder of Medgar Evers because when he died, his soul went to the betterment of his people. The work that he did, helped many people. Medgar sacrificed himself and his spirit helped the civil rights act. Without his efforts I don't think that movement would not have been so good. He sacrificed himself just as Chris did. They both did this for something they truly believed in
Josh Martineau^^^
ReplyDelete"May this Body immolated and this Blood sacrificed for Mankind nourish us also, that we may give our body and blood over to suffering and pain, like Christ--not for self, but to give harvests of peace and justice to our People."
ReplyDeleteThis quote relates to the death of Medgar Evers because, his blood was also spilt for mankind and to keep peace and justice between two diffrent groups. Medgar Evers ,being a member of the NAACP, fought valiantly against segregation and racism. He was shot early one morning when he was getting out of his car. Despite the fact that he was rushed to the hospital, they were not able to save him. His death served as an example of the segregation and injustice that still had a hold of society. Medgar Evers gave the Civil Rights Movement a boost because once others saw his selfless actions, they joined in to also fight racism. Just like Romero calls us to join in the suffering and pain to fight for justice. Medgar Evers called the people of Civil Rights Movement to fight for Justice.
-Nathaniel McCarthy
"Brothers, you came from your own people. You are killing your own brothers. Any human order to kill must be subordinate to the law of God, 'Thou shall not kill'. No soldier is obliged to obey an order contrary to the law of God. No one has to obey an immoral law. It is high time you obey your consciences rather than sinful orders."
ReplyDeleteThis quote relates to the murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner because they were killed by members of the KKK who were ordered to kill them. This quote tells us that we should follow the law of God before we follow someone else's orders. The members of the KKK took immoral orders instead of following the law of God which says, "Thou shall not kill." This quote also tells us that we are all brothers. If we are all brothers, then why do we kill each other? The three men were brutally beaten to death by the KKK because they worked for blacks' right to vote. The people that killed the three men killed them because they were ordered to. They killed their own brothers, according to Romero. This quote should still influence us today, but there are still innocent people being murdered for no reason. All people on this Earth were created to be equal by God. God orders us not to kill each other, yet it still happens. I do not understand why this happens when God clearly tells us not to do what we do.
“We know that every effort to improve society, above all when society is so full of injustice and sin, is an effort that God blesses; that God wants; that God demands of us
ReplyDeleteThe Scottsboro boys trial was when nine African american men were accused of raping a white woman. This quote from Romero relates to the Scottsboro because in the Scottsboro trial there was a lot of injustice because all of the jury was white and raciest to the nine black men. These men did not get a fair trial and were immediately believed in raping the woman just because of their skin color. In this injust court their was no way these nine men would be treated fairly because during this time a lot of white people we raciest to blacks.
" We Suffer with those who have disapeared,those who have had to flee their homes, and those who have been tortured."
ReplyDeleteThis relates to the topic of the Greensboro Four because they all just wanted to be equal and have the same types of things like everyone. They were hungry so they went into the white restaurant. They went into a restaurant were only whites could go but the four could really care less. They were being ignored and racially discrimated.They cleary werent welcome but they did not care.They said God created everyone one equal and because of our race it doesn't matter. All they wanted were the whites and blacks to be desegregated and everyone be treated EQUAL! By sitting at this table it gave other blacks in the south confidence that they could do it too. People would say that this would be the breaking point of the civil rights unit in the blacks favor. Just like the people in El Salvador when Oscar Romero was there they were being discriminate just like blacks in the south.Once they did this more people started to do it called the sit ins and this was the start of the end of the civil rights units. This is what the Greensboro Four wanted equality and freedom to do anything just like the whites.
Drew Alexopoulos
"We know that every effort improve society, above all when society is so full of injustice and sin, is an effort that God blesses; that God wants; that God demands of us."
ReplyDeleteThis quote relates to the topic of Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education because when Swann challenged the public school system, saying that segregated schools were unequal in society, he was making an "effort to improve society." Also, after the Brown v. Board 1954 case, Swann was trying to force the public school system to start the integration process. According to the article "West's Encyclopedia of American Law", When the NAACP brought this case to the Supreme Court and won, 'Chief Justice Burger focused on 4 topics in his ruling: racial stability, the halting of single-raced schools, limiting attendance areas, and the use of bussing to correct the racial imbalances at schools.' These issues, when resolved, would eliminate the social injustices that were currently in place, oppressing all people of color. This ruling, however, did not begin to address the evil racism that would violently flare up as bussing began. During this extremely difficult time, during the American Civil Rights Movement, people like James E. Swann and Oscar Romero knew that a non-violent approach was what what God wanted and expected from those who wanted change, equality, and justice for all.
-Samir Aslane
Patrick Pugliese
ReplyDelete"We know that every effort to improve society, above all when society is so full of injustice and sin, is an effort that God blesses; that God demands of us."
This quote by Romero relates a lot to the Mississippi Summer Project, the project was an attempt to improve society and give people their rights. The Mississippi Summer Project was in the summer of 1964 and was a project to register as many blacks to vote as possible. They also set up houses and community centers to help blacks out, it was just like the Freedman's Bureau. They were just trying to change society. They were trying to get the right that they were gaurenteed. Society at this time did not want blacks to be eqaul to whites. They did not think that they deserved what whites got. Society was full of hatred and injustice. They were just trying as hard as they could to change society and make it better.
"We know that every effort to improve society, above all when society is so full of injustice and sin, is an effort that God blesses; that God wants; that God demands of us."
ReplyDeleteOscar Romero spoke these words as he strived to achieve social justice in his own fields of work. This quote is a clear message that gives all people a perfect reason for attempting to provide social justice for all. The Mississippi Summer Project was that exact thing; an attempt at social justice. The aim of Freedom Summer was to provide equal voting rights, education, and oppurtunities to all black residents in Mississippi, a very oppressed area. The leaders of this plan truly sought freedom for all, and followed in the footsteps of Romero. I believe that the commitment and will power of leaders like Romero will pave the way for complete social justice and equality.
By Tanner Gildea
"May this body immolated and his blood sacrificed for mankind nourish us also, that we may give our body and our blood over to suffering and pain,like Christ not for self, but to give harvests of peace and justice to our people."
ReplyDeleteThis quote by Oscar Romero relates to the Medgar Evers because Medgar was a man that felt strongly about his beliefs. he thought that all men were created equal and that there was no difference between a white man and a black man. He was killed because he believed so strong, he tried to give harvests of peace and justice, he was a hero who suffered and had pain like Christ did. He was sacrificed for the advancement of his race and i am sure he would have wanted to live, but he died for something that was bigger than life.
Andy LoPiano
"May this Body immolated and this Blood sacrificed for Mankind nourish us also, that we may give our body and blood over to suffering and pain, like Christ--not for self, but to give harvests of peace and justice to our People."
ReplyDeleteThis quote from Oscar Romero relates to the 1965 March from Selma to Montgomery because it describes that we should help others by giving up a part of ourselves, like our time or some of our belongings, to others. By helping those people in need, we are able to know that we did something good and that what we did will have a good long term affect on the person that received the action. Martin Luther King Jr. and over a thousand other people gave up three days of their time and a massive amount of effort to follow through with their protest against the discrimination of blacks. By doing as Martin Luther King did and giving up our time, energy, and effort to helping others, we can purify ourselves and our souls for God and help others with their problems along the way.
Christopher Gleason
ReplyDelete"We suffer with those wo hae disappeared. those who have had to flee their homes, and those who have been tortured."
This quote relates to the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery because it shows that the people who are really feeling the pain are not alone, and the march was really trying to show that. The people who were marching were really trying to show that they were being tortured by all of these awful laws, and by their marching from Selma to Montgomery across that bridge, they were really proving to everyone that they were not alone, and everyone was banding together to be with and comfort the people who were suffering even more than they were at the time. The point of the march was to suffer and to stop suffering with the people that were suffering previously and working to stop the suffering.
Connor McCourt
ReplyDelete"We know that every effort to improve society, above all when society is so full of injustice and sin, is an effort that God blesses;that God wants;that God demands of us."
This quote relates to the murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner because these people all worked for the rights of black people. James Chaney was an African American, and the other two were white men who were civil rights workers. They died for their beliefs and died to help fight for social justice. They were beaten to death by the KKK which shows how much racism there still was in America and they were working to help stop or slow down racism.
"Defense of human rights, equality, and freedom… is a matter of policy… rooted in the gospel."
ReplyDeleteThis quote by Oscar Romero relates to my group's Civil Rights topic because of what the quote is trying to say. What this quote is saying is what the NAACP was trying to do for people. NAACP stands for National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and they try to better the lives of minorities who need help. They find legal ways to better the lives of minorities by making things in the world equal. In most of the court cases that have involved the NAACP have involved the Constitution. The NAACP uses the Constitution in many of its cases because they believed that America wasn't going by the Constitution and its amendments. They believed that things were not separate but equal, and they wanted to find solutions to get America to a separate but equal stage.
"We know that every effort to improve society, above all when society is so full of injustice and sin, is an effort that God blesses; that God wants; that God demands of us."
ReplyDeleteThis quote easily relates to my topic of the Selma to Montogomery March, partly because it was a non-violent effort to improve their own society. These oppressed people came together to march and to show what they cared about and what they were willing to do to achieve justice in their society. The marchers wanted to get voting rights for African Americans and this at the time was a momentous change to society when the bill was finally passed by Congress. This quote can also be attributed to this topic because although the marchers were fought with heavy opposition, they still knew that God wanted them to stop the oppression and fight injustice. So God demanded that this march not fail and after three tries the marchers finally achieved their goal and got voting rights after completeing their march.
Michael McDevitt
christians rule!!!
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