Soon, very soon, another moment of reckoning will be upon us. As the lawyers conclude their arguments in the trial of Derek Chauvin, I cannot help but think of the OJ Simpson trial.
From Revenge to Reformation
I want to scour my holy texts for words about revenge and the wrath of God—so I can find religious justification for my rage and the costly penalties I want inflicted on those who were involved. AND, I also want to be tempered by the words of mercy and reconciliation....
The Other Epidemic
On Aug. 9 there were 44 people injured in mass shootings and 1 death. This does not include shootings where 3 or fewer are injured or killed, nor suicides, successful or not. There were 3 children killed that day. So, the horribly sad story of a 5 year old's murder, which was reported by CNN, … Continue reading The Other Epidemic
Things We Throw Away
There are things we throw away. in order to take hold of something new....
And Justice for All
...what is not acknowledged as sin, cannot be forgiven. What is not forgiven can never be put out of mind. What cannot be forgotten will forever retain its power.
A Meager Apology
I’m sorry. No excuses. Just, I’m sorry.
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