In response to this story
O God, we pray for our sons and our daughters.
In a culture of patriarchy, sexualization, and rape we pray for change.
That no boy would ever again interpret “no” for “yes,”
That no boy would ever again be assured of his innocence because his grand daddy is a state representative.
That no boy would ever again believe that “she was asking for it.”
In a culture of patriarchy, sexualization, and rape we pray for change.
That no boy would ever again interpret “no” for “yes,”
That no boy would ever again be assured of his innocence because his grand daddy is a state representative.
That no boy would ever again believe that “she was asking for it.”
In a culture of shame, inadequacy, and fear we pray for change.
That no girl will ever again be taught, “Don’t get raped,” as if she ever had a choice.
That no girl will ever again fear dark alleys, dark basements, or even her crush.
That no girl will ever again be denied the right to see justice done upon those who hurt her.
That no girl will ever again be taught, “Don’t get raped,” as if she ever had a choice.
That no girl will ever again fear dark alleys, dark basements, or even her crush.
That no girl will ever again be denied the right to see justice done upon those who hurt her.
O God, how do we get there? Our hearts are broken.
Photo credit: David Eulitt, KC Star
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