… there are also women (and men) selling sex voluntarily. But the notion that the sex industry is a playground of freely consenting adults who find pleasure in their work is delusional self-flattery by johns. Sex trafficking is one of the most severe human rights violations in America today. In some cases, it amounts to a modern form of slavery.
But what would happen if we recognize our raging laments and hurl them at God, the only one capable of catching them and holding them in love and safety?
From Lambeth Palace: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has welcomed a new Amnesty International report calling on Egypt to prevent “deeply disturbing” attacks on Coptic
I know I have the right to remain silent … but should I? The ship of silence has sailed for me. As a follower of one who came embodying peace and healing for a hurting world, I feel compelled to speak out and encourage each of us to keep asking, “Where are the guns coming from?” Then let’s dare to wonder and pray for guidance for doing something about it!
And death, when he comes
to the door with his own
inimitable calling card
shall find a homestead
resurrected with laughter and dance…
What is your church doing about violence against women? Often violence is justified by religious teaching of all faiths. Can church be part of the
UPDATE: A report on the bombing of All Saints Church in Peshawar from Titus Presler, Principal of Edwardes College in Peshawar, Pakistan:
The Independent: At least 56 people have been killed and more than 100 wounded in a double suicide blast attack outside an historic church in