Although I am an atheist, I do believe this pastor is doing his best to live according to his religious teachings, unlike the millions of so-called christians.
Also, I agree with the pastor on Gov. Pritzker using a double standard in this entire situation. It is unbelievable that the violence against the pastor and the other protestors was inflicted by state and local police, not ICE or CBP or any other federal force. Shame on you, Gov. Pritzker.
Agreed on all points. I am also an atheist but have nothing but the highest respect for Reverend Woolf and others like him. He is what real Christianity looks like, ie, the kind that Jesus would recognize. The fake Christianity that preaches hate, intolerance and condemnation would be seen by Jesus as the abomination that it is.
The call to Christ has never been louder or more clear for real Christians, as opposed to Maga Christian nationalists: particularly as word gets out that ICE plans to target Hispanic churches and worshipers with a series of ugly, Blitzkrieg raids between Thanksgiving and Christmas, a strange practice given Donald's frequent preposterous boasting that under Republican rule, "Christmas is back."
Those who truly believe, and anyone of conscience who wants to join them, should make a point of finding out if there's a church in your community where you can bear witness and do your part to protect the faithful from the fascists.
Thanks to Reverend Woolf and the Contrarian. Without this interview i would never have heard about the conditions at the ICE detention center and Gov. Pritzker's use of the Illinois police force and continued state prosecution of Woolf.
These people are criminals when they use excessive force against peaceful protestors for no reason their behavior is criminal. Every one of them should be charged with criminal acts against protestors. I certainly hope someone is out there willing to come to their defense.
Ears & Scalps... That's what these animals employed by ICE understand. Until they are subjected to the violence they themselves are committing, this will continue.
Adding violence to violence only makes things worse. Resistance is not the same thing as violence. We have shown that non-violent resistance works, and the very fact that we are having this conversation is proof. Thank you, Contrarian, for continuing to point out the truth and calling out the false narratives of the right wing- and the misconstructions of people who cannot see beyond their own self-righeousness,
Although I am an atheist, I do believe this pastor is doing his best to live according to his religious teachings, unlike the millions of so-called christians.
Also, I agree with the pastor on Gov. Pritzker using a double standard in this entire situation. It is unbelievable that the violence against the pastor and the other protestors was inflicted by state and local police, not ICE or CBP or any other federal force. Shame on you, Gov. Pritzker.
Agreed on all points. I am also an atheist but have nothing but the highest respect for Reverend Woolf and others like him. He is what real Christianity looks like, ie, the kind that Jesus would recognize. The fake Christianity that preaches hate, intolerance and condemnation would be seen by Jesus as the abomination that it is.
The call to Christ has never been louder or more clear for real Christians, as opposed to Maga Christian nationalists: particularly as word gets out that ICE plans to target Hispanic churches and worshipers with a series of ugly, Blitzkrieg raids between Thanksgiving and Christmas, a strange practice given Donald's frequent preposterous boasting that under Republican rule, "Christmas is back."
Those who truly believe, and anyone of conscience who wants to join them, should make a point of finding out if there's a church in your community where you can bear witness and do your part to protect the faithful from the fascists.
I'm very grateful for this pastor living out his faith. And Pritzker needs to be held to account for this horrific double-speak.
Thank you for this article and factual reporting .
I was astonished that Gov Pritzker condones using the Illinois police force. Rethinking my support of him.
I’m frankly surprised Pritzker is not stepping up. He can stop this with a phone call.
Thanks to Reverend Woolf and the Contrarian. Without this interview i would never have heard about the conditions at the ICE detention center and Gov. Pritzker's use of the Illinois police force and continued state prosecution of Woolf.
These people are criminals when they use excessive force against peaceful protestors for no reason their behavior is criminal. Every one of them should be charged with criminal acts against protestors. I certainly hope someone is out there willing to come to their defense.
Ears & Scalps... That's what these animals employed by ICE understand. Until they are subjected to the violence they themselves are committing, this will continue.
Adding violence to violence only makes things worse. Resistance is not the same thing as violence. We have shown that non-violent resistance works, and the very fact that we are having this conversation is proof. Thank you, Contrarian, for continuing to point out the truth and calling out the false narratives of the right wing- and the misconstructions of people who cannot see beyond their own self-righeousness,
God bless pastor Woolf and those who are supporting him.
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