As a Christian, I urge Christian political leaders to refrain from violent and divisive language….we do not need to put our opponents in crosshairs, or reload, but affirm our positions without personalizing, marginalizing, or threatening. We need to place the path of Christ – non-violence, forgiveness, and prophetic hospitality – ahead of our limited viewpoints.

—Bruce Epperly’s facebook status, 01/08/2011, in response to this and this.

Painting by Jasper Johns

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