[Oe List ...] Start the conversation

[Sherwood Shankland]

Yes, this is a matter of deep image change, pressing our root assumptions as
we work on social and legal issues. The Wild West Cowboy imagery is strong
here in Colorado. Amazing how short a time (30 years or so) that cattle were
actually driven across the prairies. Guns to protect the cattle against
animals and thieves.all very practical. But then wild west shows followed by
western films immortalized the six gun, the gun-slingers, and quick-draw
heroes on main street. So myth, legend and toy guns have vastly expanded the
story way bigger than the actual history. Undoing our admiration for Davy
Crocket, Gene Autry, and Clint Eastwood iconic persona is no small task.
(And add you own sources of our beloved heroic killers - military, the mob,
etc.) We even give Oscars to the murderers in the Godfather and fondly
"remember the Alamo".

We also have the not-so-far-fetched worry about foreign terrorism (post
9-11) and the practice of keep a gun in the home to defend our families
against possible intruders. (I have several relatives in this group.)

 

So where are the crucial points of dialogue that will change images in the
hearts and minds of me, my relatives, my congregation, my community.so that
new values drive our votes in elections and new leaders can change our laws?
/ Sherwood

 

 

 

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Obviously we need to change the gun laws but I'm asking myself, what is the
depth spirit contradiction? I'm asking myself how do I need to change, go
deeper, get quieter, listen, heal, love and from that kind of place, discern
what I can do to help change the culture and along with it the symbols and
stories. Focusing on the external is not going to make deep change - but of
course it is needed. I'm ruminating. Feeling sorrow. Making a commitment to
work more intensley on my self first and to listen deeply.
Rose Anne

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Jack Gilles <jackcgilles at gmail.com>
To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Start the conversation
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:38:34 -0600

Lee,

Thanks for starting this conversation. Lets see how much energy and
movement there is by national officials and elected people. I fear
that the NRA and others will again block any actions. It may not be
one of those issues that can be dealt with head on although we all
want to. Maybe we need to think of indirect approaches, especially at
the symbolic level like silent vigals, wearing a symbol etc.  We know
about the power of symbol and story and maybe that is a way to
respond.

Peace,

Jack

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On Dec 14, 2012, at 3:27 PM, Lee Early <lees.mail at comcast.net> wrote:

> It is brainstorm time.  What can we do to change the "gun culture" of our
nation?
>
> Nationally, state wide, locally and personally.
>
> The social act of repentance might be a good place to start:
>
> 1.  Become aware of injustice
> 2.  Turn your back on it
> 3.  Abolish within yourself
> 4.  Lead society
>
> BUT, this is a brainstorm.  If the above is a helpful start, great.  If
not, feel free to come up with a different framework or, just share some
ideas.
>
> The conversation needs to happen now.
>
> Lee
>
> Lee Early
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