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Mar 7, 2008 Uncategorized

Living in the tension between the ages

Proximate justice recognizes the tradeoffs that occur in this imperfect world, and allows us to respond with compassion and justice.

Mar 7, 2008 Uncategorized

Searching for metaphors

At the individual and community levels, I can accept that some movement in the direction of health is better than no movement. I am also hoping to be an agent of transformation in my nation’s discussion and reformulation of its health care system. Now there’s an area where cynicism and discouragement are the norm!

Mar 7, 2008 Uncategorized

Today I saw a child die

This scene had me questioning whether my work could address the needs of this dead little girl and her mourning family.

Mar 7, 2008 Uncategorized

The most sustainable way to engage in politics

I have known many people with a deep allegiance to heavenly purity and justice, but no earthly allegiance to serve as a vehicle toward justice in the here and now.

Mar 7, 2008 Uncategorized

Singing notes of the song

Notes of hope, in the patient contributions of many, compose the ongoing and imperfect song of shalom.

Mar 7, 2008 Uncategorized

Good for the long haul

Those who remain vibrant stay committed to lofty objectives despite inescapably alloyed outcomes.

Mar 7, 2008 Uncategorized

“Some” justice: a taste of what is to come

In the city of Man, I agree with Garber that some justice is better than none, that a foretaste of the feast is better than burning out for lack of judicial sustenance.

Mar 7, 2008 Uncategorized

Seeking proximate justice in Washington, D.C.

Proximate justice requires that the idealist take one step closer to the goal—and be satisfied.

Mar 7, 2008 Uncategorized

The oxymoron of proximate justice

To be sure, we don’t strive for proximate justice. Who wants to strive for an incomplete or imperfect kingdom? . . . We need an understanding of proximate justice to help us wait.

Mar 7, 2008 Uncategorized

Q&A with Clifford B. Anderson, “Curator”, Special Collections at Princeton Theological Seminary

I care for book collections which require greater care and supervision: rare books, personal papers and manuscripts, research collections, as well as a substantial portion of our digital collections.

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Living in the tension between the ages

Searching for metaphors

Today I saw a child die

The most sustainable way to engage in politics

Singing notes of the song

Good for the long haul

“Some” justice: a taste of what is to come

Seeking proximate justice in Washington, D.C.

The oxymoron of proximate justice

Q&A with Clifford B. Anderson, “Curator”, Special Collections at Princeton Theological Seminary

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