R E S P O N S E & A C C O L A D E S
“We too easily forget that real people with real thoughts, feelings, souls, are affected by our
actions. In an egocentric world, we are the only main characters with something to lose.
Thank you for illuminating the humanity of humanity.” (signed “- ZA”)
“How are we violent here at Biola? Christians are not exempt from contributing violence to
the world.”
"Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think
about these things. - Philippians 4:8"
“A truly peaceful response to violence can only be achieved through a personal relationship
with Christ, in which we focus on his mercy and grace rather than our politics and perceived
injuries. ... If Christ, the one we are to imitate, was willing to go to the cross for us, where is our
willingness for sacrifice? Perhaps we don’t experience it in our own daily lives, but suffering-
-that which is exhibited here--is prevalent. Our voices are so often silenced by fears and per-
sonal comfort. We then become as much the perpetrators as those doing the crime. Create in
us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us.”
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