This tragedy is a failure of witness for the church. When the church fails we as Christians need to resist the temptation to sweep it under the rug and instead own it. The best way I know how to respond to failure is through confession and pardon.

Amendment 4 is a ballot measure inviting Florida voters to choose how we handle the question of abortion in our state. This is a complex issue that is difficult to distill into a simple yes or no vote.

Amendment 4 is a ballot measure inviting Florida voters to choose how we handle the question of abortion in our state. This is a complex issue that is difficult to distill into a simple yes or no vote.

Perpetrators of violence allow themselves to be separated from who God created them to be.  The increase of political violence we are seeing in our country deepens polarization, further separating us from people on the other side of the political aisle, making it harder to see our shared humanity. As people of faith, how do we respond when confronted with violence?

The gap between our ideals and reality feels like a chasm. So how do we respond? We respond as people of faith by remembering our theological truths, praying, and Inviting God to use our lives as part of the solution.

American identity is good and Christian identity is good but merging them together runs the risk of making what is sacred profane.