Monthly Archives: December 2014

“Can a Nation Lose its Soul?” Coming to terms with the conscience of the United States and the torture of Iraqi prisoners

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Susan Thistlethwaite

 Torture is so emblematic of what is deeply broken in our society.  On May 4, 2004, I published this editorial in the Chicago Tribune. It is probably one of the best known things I have ever written.  The Tribune published … Continue reading →

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“No justice. No tree.” No Christmas tree lights until justice is done

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Susan Thistlethwaite

"No justice. No tree." #BlackLivesMatter Theologies of incarnation of Prince of Peace matter. Do not turn on those lights. #ICantBreathe — Susan Thistlethwaite (@sbthistle) December 4, 2014

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