Give me courage to change my mind, when that is needed. Let me be tolerant to the thoughts of others and hospitable to such light as may come to me through them. - John Baillie, A Diary of Private Prayer

To see ourselves clearly—as Nathanael did—without deceit—through the loving eyes of Christ—that is the beginning of discipleship.” - Diana Butler Bass, A Beautiful Year, referencing John 1:43-51

I urge you to do your duty as a duly elected member of congress and hold this administration accountable. Your constituents are counting on you.

If this is allowed to stand, any future president will be able to point to this invasion as precedent, and our constitutional system of checks and balances will be a thing of the past.

This is not a partisan issue. This is a constitutional issue. Donald Trump was not elected to lead our country into war without congressional approval.

Characterizing it as a police action does not absolve congress of its responsibility to restrain the executive branch from making war without congressional consent. The administration's declared intent to invade other countries only reinforces the need for congress to take action.

To Rep. Randy Feenstra, Senator Chuck Grassley, and Senator Joni Ernst:

I am writing to express my unqualified opposition to the Trump administration's illegal invasion of Venezuela.

anticipating the later Christian desire to honor the image of God in all people. I hope we can now enjoy both revelations: nonviolent philosophies and an entirely unitive theology giving objective dignity to all. - Richard Roth, The Tears of Things