violence
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Choose Life: Nonviolence, Repentance, and the Beloved Community
Last week, as images and stories once again emerged from Minneapolis—of violence, grief, outrage, murder, and communities crying out for justice—I had the privilege of traveling across the Southern United States on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage. What I encountered there… Continue reading
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(Anti-)Christian Politics
President Donald Trump has been in his second term for less than two months and has signed nearly ninety executive orders already.1 The sheer number, to say nothing of the content, is astounding. With each executive order and piece of… Continue reading
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Part II of Something: Peace
I’ve been intending to write Part II of Act Fast for months now. Initially, I was embarrassed that I have nothing earth shattering or even positive to say about my progress with my financial stewardship. Shopping and spending are one… Continue reading
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I Remember, I Believe
Friends, the beginning of repentance is facing the truth of who we are, so that we know exactly what it is we need to turn away from. Our hope is not in a universe which arcs towards justice by itself,… Continue reading
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Resisting the Political Violence of Herod (and others)
Friends, we will be inundated with the violence of Herod. We already are all the time. It’s around us constantly. It is a story that stands in contrast to the story that we are invited to create, a story that… Continue reading
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There is no ‘acting alone’ in a society that will not regulate gun ownership
It may be that the gunmen who killed blacks in Buffalo and children in Texas feel alone, deeply alone. But there is no such thing as ”acting alone” when we are raised to consider violence a normal response, and granted… Continue reading
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Myths, Doubts, and Reckonings: Somber Reflections on Canada Day
This post discusses recent announcements regarding Canada’s Residential Schools which may bring up difficult memories or feelings for some readers. Support is available at the 24-Hour Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419. I led a discussion and small memorial in my… Continue reading
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Remember, Remember the 6th of December
Today is a day of remembrance. [Content note: This post discusses a violent incident against women involving guns] I want to begin by remembering these names: Geneviève Bergeron Hélène Colgan Nathalie Croteau Barbara Daigneault Anne-Marie Edward Maud Haviernick Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz… Continue reading
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Healing and Reconciliation: the hope after injustice
WIT is happy to publish another guest post from Nancy Blackman. You can read her first post for WIT here. She describes herself in the following way: “I love all things food like a female version of Anthony Bourdain. I… Continue reading
