I am so incredibly impressed with the Parkland, Florida students' response to last week's horrific gun violence at their school. Check that. It is not the response that is incredibly impressive; it is the students. They are immensely impressive. Their responses to the murders around them are a manifestation -- a demonstration -- of the …
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Wanna feed 2 million people – or even 9 million – in less than 10 minutes?
If so, all you have to do is read a little and add your name to a letter. Sometimes advocacy is just that simple. Illinois residents (along with those of Alaska, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia) have an opportunity - I would even say a duty - to influence legislation …
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Bad debate
Last week we were treated to excellent content on the relationship between faith and science, first from Deacon Beth's column and then the music, prayers, and Pastor Jim's sermon in worship. In our youth ministries we spent the month of January examining that same relationship, utilizing the experiences of some of our congregation's scientists (THANKS …
Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence
As I wrote on Thursday afternoon, word broke of yet another shooting at a school. This time a 14-year-old was shot at a middle school in Atlanta, Georgia. According to police, the suspect is in custody and the wounded student is “alert.” Both suspect and victim are students at the middle school. This shooting occurred: …
All That I Can't Leave Unsaid 