Wednesday, April 29, 2015

http://www.islandpacket.com/2015/04/29/3722900_bloom-a-prayer-for-the-city-of.html?rh=1


Shalom to everyone.
I wrote this piece in my newspaper column. It relates to the pain that I feel about the events in Baltimore this week. As a native who grew up in Baltimore and lived in the downtown area when I was a graduate student, I could not watch these events on television without feeling sick to my stomach. I hope you will take the time to read and react to this column.
Let Peace and Justice prevail in Baltimore.
Brad

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

http://www.islandpacket.com/2015/04/24/3715467_bloom-clergy-must-strengthen-the.html?rh=1

For you Civil War Buffs this month marked the 150th anniversary of General Robert E. Lee's surrender to General Grant. Take a look at the history of what clergy on both sides of the war said about the mission of religion.


Thanks for taking the time to read my column in the newspaper. Your comments are always welcome.


Shalom
Brad