God, we are sinners. We confess our complicity in the injustice that plagues your world. We confess that we have worshipped other gods, false gods––the gods of money and self-interest, the gods of borders and boundaries, the gods of fear and division, the gods of exploitation and conquest, the gods of violence and entitlement, the gods of racism and discrimination, the gods of apathy and ignorance, the gods of dishonesty and malice. We confess that we have given ourselves to these lesser things. And we confess that we have celebrated when others have given themselves to these lesser things on our behalf. Forgive us, God. We are part of the problem. Heal us, Lord Christ, so that we may be participants in your work of new creation.