Tag Archives: violence

He Had a Shrine in His Backyard

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Pundits are working overtime on the attempted assassination of Gabrielle Giffords, and I certainly do not intend to become another one. But as a leader in the church, I think it is important to help people think through what is … Continue reading →

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Tasers and John Doe Graves

Posted on May 10, 2010 by

I’m glad I am not the only worried one. The national media wandered into a couple of territories with which I am familiar recently: Citizen’s Bank Park and Imperial Valley, CA. They told some disturbing, important truths about where our … Continue reading →

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Statement on Action against Gun Violence

Posted on January 17, 2009 by

Mimi Copp made me as proud as I have ever been about being associated with someone this week. Getting arrested in the effort to close down a sleazy gun shop notorious for supplying illegal weapons was amazing. Then hearing her … Continue reading →

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