Today's title for Anarchist Summer Reading Program is "Many Gods, No Masters" which reflects on hostility in anarchist spaces toward faith practices, and laments at the deep ancient wisdom being carelessly overlooked and dismissed in this way.
I share my spiritual thoughts quite a bit so I didn't feel like doing a full "in my own words" style report on this one. I felt so seen that I highlighted pretty much every other paragraph. I'd like to let it speak for itself, that y'all may feel seen too.
Many Gods, No Masters
Anonymous Many Gods, No Masters Reflections on the intersection of anarchism and spirituality
Anonymous
Blessing for an anarchist world
Holy God, may there be infinite worlds anew
may we have the knowledge to know what to burn down
and how to build a garden in the wild
May we have the discernment to know what risks are risks worth taking
may we have the courage to take them
Dear God,
may the Government buildings not just crumble
but regrow into graveyards and museums that remind us of what
we will never be again
Dear God, let us forgive ourselves in our imperfections
let us abolish punishment and bring forth the most sincere apologies
Dear God, are you sorry?
we are so sorry
we can multiply our apologies into a grief and anger
that builds the greatest revolution
Give us the clarity to see, God
where life is sacred life is sacred
and freedom is a place
made holy by your name
