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Not Even in a War Zone: Police Brutality, Armed Conflict, and the Use of Violence

Not Even in a War Zone: Police Brutality, Armed Conflict, and the Use of Violence

by Joseph Nolla, SJ | Sep 7, 2020 | In the News, Justice, Race    ~ Approx. 3 mins

There is a tendency among some commentators to defend the police officers who commit acts of violence against unarmed black people by describing what is suspicious about the victim.  “George Floyd was a felon and intoxicated at the time of his death.”  “Jacob Blake...

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When our hearts are burning, God is speaking to us. Chris Kinkor, SJ reflects on how looking back on our day and noticing our emotions can help us see where God is at work in our lives. Based on the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.

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