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The article focuses on the author Johnathan C. Richardson a Christian of African descent discussing how the language of rights has been important in social discourse but feels uncomfortable with how it is being used by anti-maskers and anti-vaxxers during the pandemic. It suggests that the language of rights is destructive and encourages people to prioritize individual interests over the common good.

The article describes the role of forgiveness in the Christian practice of peacemaking. Topics discussed include the author's experience of not being able to understand and accept the death of his friends Derek Jackson and Wayne Simpson, importance of forgiveness as a way for Christians to enter into engagement with their enemies, and the need to identify the true nature of crime as unnatural on the understanding of peacemaking.

The author reflects on how African American rapper Killer Mike made him rethink his stance on Christian activism. He applauds the position of the rapper on the need to achieve measurable gains for the Black Lives Matter protest to reach its full expression. He also mentions some recommendations made by Killer Mike, including filling out the census, going to local elections, and creating real solutions.