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January 18, 2014January 17, 2014 paxchristiusa Bread for the Journey, Catholic Social Teaching, Reflection

MLK DAY RETROSPECTIVE: When profiling is “reasonable,” injustice becomes excusable

All this week, leading up to the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 20th, we’ll be featuring some of the best writing from the Bread for the Journey blog that references or is inspired by Dr. King’s witness. We’ll feature one article each morning. Today’s reflection is from Rev. Bryan Massingale. This post … Continue reading MLK DAY RETROSPECTIVE: When profiling is “reasonable,” injustice becomes excusable

July 19, 2013July 20, 2013 paxchristiusa Bread for the Journey, Catholic Social Teaching, Reflection

REFLECTION: When profiling is “reasonable,” injustice becomes excusable

by Rev. Bryan Massingale, STD The Blues: a feeling of frustration and sorrow in the face of harsh reality; a refusal to surrender despite deep pain. “The blues” describes my reaction to the “not guilty” verdict in the death of Trayvon Martin. I cannot be dispassionate about this matter. For I know what it feels … Continue reading REFLECTION: When profiling is “reasonable,” injustice becomes excusable

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