What does that word “justice” mean and what does the bible say about it? I was recently invited to speak about biblical justice at an event. And of course I said “yes.” And of course I had no idea what the word “justice” even meant. I knew it was in… Read More
Archive Tag: injustice
Injustice Anywhere
In April of 1963 Martin Luther King Jr was jailed in Birmingham for his participation in a “nonviolent direct action” – a peaceful protest. White clergy responded by drafting a letter to King asserting that he was an “outsider” meddling in affairs that were none of his business. The implication… Read More
The Candy Shop – A Fairy Tale
The Candy Shop film is a fairy tale about sex trafficking. View Post
Long Distance & Slow Violence
Poverty and wealth are next door neighbors here in Guatemala City. And I’m not proud of this, but it makes me angry. View Post
President Obama Rewarded For Effort. No Injustice Here.
At the end of the year my kids get a trophy from their gymnastics coach. Not because they can climb the rope and ring the bell. Not because they can do a roundoff or back handspring. Nope. They get a trophy for trying. The deadline for submitting nominations to the… Read More
All Right Then
A few weeks ago the judge handed down my sentence. Last night it was time to pay the piper. I drove to City Hall, signed in, and took a seat. A little guy with a big chest, crew cut, starched uniform and shiny badge stood behind the lectern at the… Read More