On the shooting in Laguna Woods, California
Together, let us work to address the scourge of targeted violence against ethnic and religious communities which tears at the fabric of our life together
Our national homework assignment—Beginning to envision a just and inclusive society
Followers of Jesus should use this standstill in our nation to raise questions that must come prior to returning to business as usual; questions regarding the welfare of millions of people whose extreme existential vulnerabilities are now exposed in the areas of income inequality, lack of wage protection, access to food, housing, healthcare and technology access.
In the face of hostility and incivility, what gives you courage to speak up for your convictions?
Some causes related to fairness, treating people right, caring for vulnerable persons, and respecting the dignity of all persons are not simply a matter of perspective, but are basic to our humanity, and basic to living the Christian life.
Public repentance for past wrongs
Do we truly arrive at our best verdicts when we permit the crowdsourcing of moral judgment based on limited information, sound bites, press conferences and anonymous allegations to prevail over civil discourse and informed deliberation?