Bending the Arc references a quote by Rev. Dr. King who said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” This digital newsletter from the CSA Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation office showcases the work of changemakers, opportunities to learn, and opportunities for you to help “bend the arc” toward justice. Full contents of the newsletter are published on this page.
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Gun Violence in America
February 22, 2024
Test your knowledge on gun violence, laws, read other news, AND PRAY with a plethora of recommended resources:
Quiz from The Trace
How much do you know about background checks? Concealed carry? Take this 12-question quiz, offered by The Trace, to find out. TheTrace.org is the only newsroom dedicated to covering gun violence. Please add this to your list of resources on the subject.
Pray the STATIONS OF THE CROSS
NEW! The St. Louis Archdiocese’ Gun Violence Prevention Task Force is inviting Catholics to pray a Stations of the Cross on March 1 for gun violence victims. Read about it or participate here.
Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center
Here is another recommended resource devoted to gun violence. It is published by the Seattle-based Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center. You may see some familiar faces on page 5!
ACTING AGAINST MASS SHOOTINGS
In the U.S., we continue to have near daily mass shootings. Do not let up on contacting your lawmakers and demand common sense gun laws as proposed by groups such as Everytown, Brady United Against Gun Violence, Moms Demand Action, and many more like these.
3-D PRINTED AUTOMATIC
And just when you wondered if things could get any more ridiculous… the CSA JPIC Office was alerted to this article in a recent Wall Street Journal this week (free article link): The $50 Device that turns handguns into automatic weapons.
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