March/April: True Security

In this Memo, we look at the ways in which the United States seeks to build “security” and suggest alternatives. Theo Sitther examines the connection between economic justice and conflict. Krista Zimmerman and Tammy Alexander critique efforts to secure the border. Gabe Schlabach looks at how our country’s civil liberties have changed since 2001, and Valerie Ong describes how security standards have victimized people seeking refuge in our country.

In small actions and large—as we travel to work and as we, as a society, decide how to spend our federal budget—let us witness to others by trusting in God’s security. For as the writer of 1 John says, “there is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” (1 John 4:18).

Introduction - From Fear to Trust

Other Articles
Light One Candle - Rachelle Lyndaker Schlabach
Colombia Free Trade: Whose Security? - Theo Sitther
Immigration and National Security Policies - Krista Zimmerman
Who is the Lawbreaker? Homeland Security - Tammy Alexander
Balancing Security: True or False - Valerie Ong
The Politics of Fear - Gabe Schlabach

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