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On Turning the Other Cheek (And How It Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means)

Corey Farr
September 18, 2020
Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Theology
In the Bava Kamma Mishnah (the traditional Jewish interpretation of the law), a slap incurred a fine of 200 silver coins - but a backhanded slap required a payment of 400, the same amount as for spitting on someone. It was more than violence. It was degrading

A Starting Place for Relationship and Sex Education

Richard Fowler
June 17, 2020
Family and Parenting, Global, LGBTQ+
We are living, sentient beings, full of life and wonder, and the way we treat each other should go some way in to reflecting that wonder.

Heeding the Sacred Call to Give Sanctuary to the Vulnerable

Traci Blackmon and Jonah Dov Pesner
April 23, 2018
Church Life, Immigration & Refugees, Theology
As we transition from Easter and Passover, may we reflect together on human dignity and compassion and resist the criminalization of immigrants.

Why Organizations Need Values-Driven Hope

Gary Edmonds
February 26, 2018
General, Global, Immigration & Refugees, Practical Justice
Common values give us the humility to understand that we walk together with those we serve.

4 Thoughts on Trump’s Remarks About ‘Sh*thole Countries’

Jon Huckins
January 13, 2018
Global, Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology
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What are creative ways we can celebrate the humanity, dignity, and image of God in our sisters and brothers from Africa, Haiti, and Central America?

Day Laborers of the Bible

Cory Driver
December 1, 2017
Global, Immigration & Refugees, Practical Justice, Theology
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Their full humanity, dignity, and willingness to work must have stung them every morning as they watched those who were stronger walking to their gainful employment while the human leftovers stayed in the market, kept there only by vain hope. 

No Dignity on Death Row: Stop Ivan’s Execution

Elizabeth Peiffer
April 10, 2017
General, Practical Justice
I know Ivan’s humanity and dignity, and cannot fathom God’s justice allowing it to be destroyed this way.
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