everytime I see that picture of that prison my entire being aches. I understand some there have perhaps done horrific things. But it hurts the depths of my heart to see people treated so inhumanely and with such severe shame. I honestly can't and wont ever understand it. Then to think of our nation willingly and purposefully sending innocent men of color there is incomprehensible. Every single person needs to be brought back. It's not just one or two. Every single one, for their due process. I am heartbroken and ashamed while battling a sense of powerlessness. A central prayer of mine is to keep empowering judges and lawyers, to enlighten and guide our law makers.
Thank you for drawing the parallel of the true path of Christ and what that asks of us. Thank you.
Inhumane treatment of even the worst criminals is so important.
But for some perspective, until El Salvador authorities cracked down on crime, they had probably the highest murder rates in the world (as a result of this their homicide rates fell by 90%). Many children live in fear and often don’t know if they’ll make it home from school. The population often lives in fear of kidnapping, murder and rape. There’s a high number of IDPs in the area (about 70,000) who are just escaping the crime and mafia tactics. These people aren’t petty criminals, they’re monsters. It’s hard to tell from one photo how inhumane they’re treated, but I do know Amnesty International has condemned their treatment. I hope their government is able to come to their senses.
Nonetheless, I wonder how victims of their crimes would feel about Brian’s article. I’m surprised so many are fighting for them to stay in your country. And maybe if the American hostages in Gaza were MS-13 members, there’d be harder fighting to get them back into America.
But yes they still deserve humane treatment even though they denied it for others.
Thank you for drawing these connections back to Jesus. Your words are always so grounding and healing to me through all of the horrific things happening right now. I just pre-ordered your book and can’t wait to read it in the fall. ❤️
Interesting article and angle. It’s a bit of a leap at the end, but I see your point.
While Paul was obviously talking about hospitality and greed, do you not think that by participating in a special meal to honour and remember Christ, that there is a place to make sure you’re not like the Israelites in Amos 5 who were high handedly sinning in a range of ways?
That’s it though, even they are invited! It’s the Great Invitation. God loves us, no prerequisites required. Come to the table everyone. Come be transformed by radical love and acceptance. The story of Zacchaeus is a great example. Come to the table. Don’t wait. No transforming beforehand is necessary. Be with Jesus and each other. That will lead to transformation. And honestly, that’s Good News for all of us.
This may be the best reflections on the Last Supper. A little something leapt in my being, reflecting on Jesus' ministry mainly being about sharing meals with others, through radical hospitality. Wow! Thank you, Brian! Yes, are transformed through radical acceptance, not through moral examination.
everytime I see that picture of that prison my entire being aches. I understand some there have perhaps done horrific things. But it hurts the depths of my heart to see people treated so inhumanely and with such severe shame. I honestly can't and wont ever understand it. Then to think of our nation willingly and purposefully sending innocent men of color there is incomprehensible. Every single person needs to be brought back. It's not just one or two. Every single one, for their due process. I am heartbroken and ashamed while battling a sense of powerlessness. A central prayer of mine is to keep empowering judges and lawyers, to enlighten and guide our law makers.
Thank you for drawing the parallel of the true path of Christ and what that asks of us. Thank you.
Inhumane treatment of even the worst criminals is so important.
But for some perspective, until El Salvador authorities cracked down on crime, they had probably the highest murder rates in the world (as a result of this their homicide rates fell by 90%). Many children live in fear and often don’t know if they’ll make it home from school. The population often lives in fear of kidnapping, murder and rape. There’s a high number of IDPs in the area (about 70,000) who are just escaping the crime and mafia tactics. These people aren’t petty criminals, they’re monsters. It’s hard to tell from one photo how inhumane they’re treated, but I do know Amnesty International has condemned their treatment. I hope their government is able to come to their senses.
Nonetheless, I wonder how victims of their crimes would feel about Brian’s article. I’m surprised so many are fighting for them to stay in your country. And maybe if the American hostages in Gaza were MS-13 members, there’d be harder fighting to get them back into America.
But yes they still deserve humane treatment even though they denied it for others.
Thank you for pointing the narrative back to Jesus, where He always invites.
Thank you, beautiful and true.. 🙏🏻❤️🩹
Thank you for drawing these connections back to Jesus. Your words are always so grounding and healing to me through all of the horrific things happening right now. I just pre-ordered your book and can’t wait to read it in the fall. ❤️
Interesting article and angle. It’s a bit of a leap at the end, but I see your point.
While Paul was obviously talking about hospitality and greed, do you not think that by participating in a special meal to honour and remember Christ, that there is a place to make sure you’re not like the Israelites in Amos 5 who were high handedly sinning in a range of ways?
That’s it though, even they are invited! It’s the Great Invitation. God loves us, no prerequisites required. Come to the table everyone. Come be transformed by radical love and acceptance. The story of Zacchaeus is a great example. Come to the table. Don’t wait. No transforming beforehand is necessary. Be with Jesus and each other. That will lead to transformation. And honestly, that’s Good News for all of us.
This may be the best reflections on the Last Supper. A little something leapt in my being, reflecting on Jesus' ministry mainly being about sharing meals with others, through radical hospitality. Wow! Thank you, Brian! Yes, are transformed through radical acceptance, not through moral examination.