LET’S DEMAND A STEP. As we commemorate the Sandy Hook massacre of 14 December 2012, let us also remember that NOTHING has been done to address gun violence safety. Let us remember that a gun massacre (four or more people dead) happens every…
Dec
14
LET’S DEMAND A STEP
Dec
8
THE HEIGHT OF CYNICISM
THE HEIGHT OF CYNICISM blotted the hallowed U.S. House of Representatives when they passed a bill that strengthens comprehensive background checks AND weakens gun safety by including Concealed-Carry Reciprocity (CCR) in the same bill. One step forward and two steps backwards. Comprehensive background…
NO MORE MOMENTS OF SILENCE: An Advocacy Workshop followed by an Interfaith Service of Dedication to all Victims of Gun Violence. WHEN: December 14, 2017 TIME: 5-8 PM WHERE: Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 285 Dale Street St. Paul, MN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.protectmn.org…
Dec
2
STOP STAND YOUR GROUND
STAND YOUR GROUND laws are dangerous and expanding into more states. States that have SYG laws have an increase in homicide ranging from 8% to over 40%. SYG laws put citizens in the same league as police. As police have the right…
Nov
16
SAFETY FIRST
SAFETY FIRST Nicholas Kristoff, columnist for the NYT, recently wrote an article about how to reduce gun violence (GV), 6 November 2017. He cites the USA as having the highest rate of firearms ownership among WDN (Western Developed Nations). America’s private arsenal is…
Nov
9
ANOTHER
ANOTHER…. “THUS SAYS THE LORD: A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping. Rachel is weeping for her children; she refuses to be comforted for her children, because they are no more.” Jeremiah 31:15 Sunday. 11:20 A.M. Sutherland Springs, Texas. First…
LOVE PEOPLE-RESPECT CONSTITUTION “Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God….” I John 4:7 Guns have the potential to destroy life. Destruction of life is contrary to God’s will. God wills love. Similarly, the American Constitution is committed to “…insure…
Sep
20
ORGANIZE TO MOBILIZE
ORGANIZE TO MOBILIZE You are invited to a GUN SAFETY AND GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION event. An evening of Biblical reflection, personal sharing, learning gun facts that inspire passionate responses, and strategizing for gun safety and gun violence prevention. LEARN: How to help prevent…
Why is ORGANIZE TO MOBILIZE Necessary? ORGANIZE TO MOBILIZE is a training event on 25 September, 6:30-8:30 at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in St. Paul, 285 Dale Street North. It’s purpose is to EMPOWER us to address GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION. Why is…
EMPOWERING FOR GUN SAFETY How can we help prevent gun suicide? How can we help keep dangerous gun bills from becoming law? How can we make our homes, communities and state more gun safe? How can we ORGANIZE TO MOBILIZE? You are invited…