The Cage by Karen Laub-Novak
May/June 2010 Horizons
"If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.” This mantra seems to make criminal justice sound very cut and dry. Yet as the authors in this issue show, our country’s criminal justice system falls short of providing fair or even equal treatment of all people. Imprisonment discussions are complicated even further when we consider issues of restorative justice and rehabilitation rather than simply punishment. In addition, many people who are incarcerated are in detention centers due to immigration status, rather than a crime. While the following articles explore sobering elements of criminal justice, we hope you’ll also find inspiration and hope in the work and revolutionary vision of the church.
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- to work for justice and peace
- to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God's kingdom
In Our Next Issue
July/August 2010
Spirituality and the Arts
Tonya Wagner explores how incorporating the arts into worship can make it a more enriching and inclusive experience for all.
Lynn Miller provides an overview of how art has been used to teach Christian stories and beliefs throughout history.
Amy Hartsough interviews artists—from chalice makers to a quilter—about the spiritual inspirations of their work and what they hope to achieve.
Martha Kelly reflects on her experience of creating art to illustrate the 2010–2011 Horizons Bible study, Journeys Through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today.
The recipients of the 2010 Thank Offering are announced.
And much more!
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