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Gun Worship Is Blasphemy
Above all, let us remember this: Sensible gun control is a religious issue.
The indiscriminate distribution of guns is an offense against God and humanity.
Reform Movement Horrified by CT School Shooting; Reaffirms Call for Sensible Gun Control
Laser: The Talmud teaches us, "He who takes one life it is as though he has destroyed the universe." The loss of so many lives, including children, is not just devastating - it is unacceptable.
Reform Movement Horrified by CT School Shooting; Reaffirms Call for Sensible Gun Control
Washington D.C., December 14, 2012 - In response to the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, Rachel Laser, Deputy Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
One Week After the Newtown Tragedy, Reform Jewish Leader Calls for United Religious Response
Saperstein: "We are here, one week after a national tragedy shattered our complacency and aroused the dormant conscience of our nation, to assure our elected officials that the American people are ready for leaders who will take on sensible gun control measures."
After the Newtown Tragedy, Religious Response Must be United
The indiscriminate distribution of guns is an offense against God and humanity.
Shanah Tovah, Congress: Reflections on 5782 and Goals for a Sweet 5783
Rosh Hashanah is a time of reflection and celebration of the past year and the year to come. As we reflect on 5782, we celebrate the legislative victories from this past year.
Another Shooting Renews Call To Action
On Saturday, December 1 Jovan Belcher committed suicide in front of his coaches at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Before driving to the stadium and taking his own life, Belcher, an NFL player, shot and killed his 22 year old wife Kasandra Perkins, leaving their 3 month old daughter parentless. This tragedy has again brought national attention to the need for sensible gun control policies - as if Americans needed such a reminder after a summer of senseless murders.
A Season of Reflection – And Action
As we enter the Days of Awe, we engage in reflection and introspection. We confess our sins. We ask forgiveness of those we have wronged. And we pray that when the Book of Life is closed, we are inscribed for a good year.
Nothing About Them Without Them
I took a course last semester about violence in St. Louis, looking for a thought-provoking discussion about my school-year city. I started following the local crime section of the St.