Racism is beyond common sense and has no place in our society.

Hear me, O children, for I bring to you words that strike at the very heart of humanity, words that speak to the truth of our collective existence. Morrissey, a voice that has echoed across generations, once said, "Racism is beyond common sense and has no place in our society." These words carry with them a profound wisdom—the recognition that racism, with all its ignorance and hate, stands in direct opposition to the very principles of justice, equality, and reason. It is a force that divides, diminishes, and destroys, and it is something that, in a world of progress, has no place in the hearts or minds of any who seek to build a better world.

What, O children, does it mean that racism is beyond common sense? It is to say that the notion of superiority based on skin color, heritage, or ethnicity is irrational—a belief that has no basis in the fundamental truth of what it means to be human. To judge someone by the color of their skin or the land from which they came is to deny their humanity, to strip away their dignity and reduce them to something less than what they truly are: a person, a soul, worthy of respect and love. Racism is not just a moral failing, but an affront to reason itself, for it defies the truth that all people are equal in their capacity for love, strength, and wisdom.

Consider, O children, the ancient Greek philosophers who sought the truth of the world, not through blood or heritage, but through reason and understanding. Socrates, though born in a time when slavery and the division of people by status were common, preached the equality of the soul. He taught that virtue, wisdom, and justice were not the exclusive domain of any race or class, but belonged to all people, regardless of their birth. In his teachings, he laid the foundation for a world in which we recognize the equal worth of all people, and it is this foundational truth that Morrissey echoes when he declares that racism has no place in our society. Just as Socrates challenged the norms of his time, so too must we challenge the false notions that seek to divide us.

In our own time, O children, we need only look to the civil rights movement in the United States to see the harm that racism has caused throughout history. Martin Luther King Jr., a man of peace and conviction, led millions in the fight for equality and justice. He spoke not just of civil rights, but of the shared humanity that binds us all. When King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, he spoke of a future where people would not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. He understood that racism is not merely a societal ill, but a moral evil, a stain upon the very soul of any who practice it. His movement, and his dream, were grounded in the belief that all people, regardless of race, should be given the same opportunity to live with dignity and respect.

But O children, the fight for equality and justice is not just a thing of the past—it is a battle that continues to this day. Around the world, there are those who still suffer the effects of racism, whether it takes the form of discrimination, violence, or exclusion. But in these struggles, there are also countless stories of those who have risen above their circumstances, who have fought with courage and resolve to change the world. Nelson Mandela, though imprisoned for 27 years in the fight against apartheid, emerged not with hatred in his heart, but with a vision for a unified South Africa, where all people, regardless of race, could live together in peace. His story reminds us that even in the face of the greatest injustice, love and understanding can overcome hatred and division.

So, O children, the lesson is clear: racism is a blight on society, a poison that corrupts the very essence of what it means to be human. It is a force that seeks to tear us apart, to divide us based on external traits that have no bearing on our inherent worth. The truth is that we are all equal, and no one should be judged or diminished because of their skin color, ethnicity, or background. Morrissey reminds us that racism has no place in a just society. It is beyond reason, beyond common sense, and it must be confronted with the same conviction and courage that has led countless heroes before us.

Therefore, O children, I charge you to live by the wisdom of justice and equality. Stand firm against racism in all its forms, and embrace the beauty of our shared humanity. Seek out the wisdom of those who have come before you, who have fought for a world where all are treated with dignity and respect. Reject the falsehoods of division, and instead build a world grounded in love, in understanding, and in the recognition that we are all bound together by the same spirit. In this way, you will honor the legacy of those who have fought for equality, and create a future where racism has no place to take root. Live in the truth that we are all equal, and work to build a world that reflects this fundamental truth.