Category: violence

  • for the victims of violence

    Violence appears strong: it intimidates; it wounds; it destroys; it instils fear; it undermines; it screams; it demands; it provokes negative reactions; it kills. And grace and love appear weak: they can be trampled underfoot; they can be ignored; they can be pushed around and taken advantage of; they can be shouted down; they can…

  • what’s God like?

    After the brutal attack on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hedbo yesterday I have an observation which is pertinent (I think) whatever faith (or non faith) you have: If your God can’t laugh at himself and you feel the need to defend him (violently), perhaps he’s too small and you’re too big. Be blessed, be a blessing