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Tag Archives: syrian refugees
His name was Alan Kurdi
He drowned in the Mediterranean Sea on Sept. 2, 2015. He was three years-old. Photos of his body on the beach continue to illustrate the refugee crisis in Syria. As the parent of a three year-old, it’s too painful to … Continue reading
“What you do for the least of these, you do for me.”
On the day the world recognized International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the White House issued a statement that ignored six million murdered Jews, the president signed an executive action that will ensure the deaths of innocent people. The order triggered … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, in the news, Uncategorized
Tagged Alt-right bigots, Donald Trump, Holocaust, Muslim ban, Stephen Bannon, syrian refugees
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The eighth night of Hanukkah — tonight and 84 years ago
The eighth night of Hanukkah, 84 years ago: 84 years ago, hate, vitriol and racist lies were reaching a fever pitch, sweeping across the land of my ancestors. (http://rarehistoricalphotos.com/menorah-defies-nazi-flag/) We in the United States face unabashed fascism and shameless hate … Continue reading
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Tagged Donald Trump, Fascism, Hanukkah, justice, syrian refugees
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Incivility
This week on Facebook I unfriended and blocked one of my best friends from high school. For sometime, it’s been clear we’ve grown in different directions in our lives. He can’t understand the concept of white privilege and I can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged Aylan kurdi, Chris Christie's weight, Christianity, Donald Trump, Grateful Dead, Louis C.K., syrian refugees
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The shoes of Aylan Kurdi
Three-year-old Aylan Kurdi died wearing the shoes his parents put on him for his long journey. His clothes were cared for. He was well-nourished. Obviously loved. His parents wanted him to grow up safe, not in a nation split by … Continue reading
American Christians should be ashamed
If God asks you what you did during this massive refugee crisis, what will you say? You can help Syrian refugees – http://mycause.worldvision.org/team/faithonthefringe
Posted in images, in the news
Tagged American Christian shame, Kim Davis, syrian refugees
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