tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8105371462621592511.post3322668679810340987..comments2023-09-24T15:01:46.609-04:00Comments on Fiat Lux: Community organizing and how we do itThe Rev. James Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484680361356703398noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8105371462621592511.post-38067961083097578922012-07-19T17:05:15.003-04:002012-07-19T17:05:15.003-04:00Is it anger that is problematic, or how (whether) ...Is it anger that is problematic, or how (whether) it is channeled? Or, perhaps more correctly, whether it is bound to love.<br /><br />I’d maintain (at least for the moment) that in the face of actual harm being done, love for those being harmed will (should) make us angry, and that anger should compel us to act, to stop the harm. <br /><br />Certainly, anger that has no constructive outlet seems more likely to be destructive -- to the self and others; an outcome IMPACT and collectives like it appear designed to avoid. And anger that does not arise out of love for others may well be entirely unhelpful. And no doubt I’m neglecting many important nuances and subtleties. <br /><br />But anger as a response to injustice seems a sign of love for the victims of injustice, a recognition of our mutual humanity and connection. And honoring that response requires action (perhaps there lies the rub; “righteous” anger without action may well be “dead power”).MClaibournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430453736242180909noreply@blogger.com