Picking cherries

When is political violence okay? Should we only look at the scripture passages we like? What does justice, kindness, and humility look like in our culture? How should a person of faith act during a contentious election season?

"Picking cherries" is based on Micah 6:6-16

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Davidson, Steed Vernyl. “Postcolonial Readings of the Prophets.” In The Oxford Handbook of The Prophets, edited by Carolyn J. Sharp. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016.

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Paquette, Danielle. “Hundreds gather to honor Corey Comperatore, killed in Trump rally shooting.” The Washington Post, July 18, 2024. 

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