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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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The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica celebrates the cathedral of Rome, the “mother church of all churches.” Kevin Lee, SJ reminds us how Jesus has zeal for all his temples–which includes us! Based on the readings for the feast.

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