by Drick Boyd | Oct 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Yesterday (Oct 10) I had jury duty. Ninety of us were placed in a jury pool from which 12 jurors and four alternates would be chosen for a criminal trial. The case involved the murder of a young Black man by another Black man in the small city of Chester, PA. The...
by Drick Boyd | Sep 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
I continue my discussion of the church’s response to the gun violence movement by now looking at the gun industry. Simply stated the gun manufacturing industry has avested interest in selling as many firearms as possible, regardless of the social costs due to...
by Drick Boyd | Feb 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
For folks who might not have time to read this whole blog here is the short version: urge your representative in Congress to repeal the Tiahrt Amendment. Let me explain why.On February 20, Heeding God’s Call held a peaceful demonstration in front of The Shooter Shop...
by Drick Boyd | Jan 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
This week approximately 300 people from across the county will gather in Philadelphia for a peace conference entitled “Heeding God’s Call: A Gathering on Peace.” Sponsored by the historic peace churches (Quaker, Mennonite and Brethren), the stated purpose is “to...
by Drick Boyd | Dec 6, 2008 | Uncategorized
As a Philadelphia Eagles fan who by nature should take delight in any mishaps befalling opposing teams like the New York Giants, I should take some pleasure in seeing Giants star receiver Plaxico Burress being charged with illegal possession of a handgun after...
