The Rt. Rev. Andrew M.L. Dietsche, Bishop of New York, writes to his diocese:We continue to insist on just, fair, respectful treatment of all people by the police, restraint and forbearance in the use of force, the honoring of people of every race, and fairness and justice in the courts. But this is by no means inconsistent with our respect and gratitude to the police who put … [Read more...] about ‘All Lives Matter’
Eric Garner
‘Very Costly Days’
The Rt. Rev. Andrew M.L. Dietsche, Bishop of New York, writes to the diocese about the grand jury decisions in the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner:Last week, after months of waiting, the grand jury in Ferguson, Missouri, failed or refused to indict the police officer who shot and killed Michael Brown. The days since have seen the shock, anger and heartbreak of millions … [Read more...] about ‘Very Costly Days’