Monthly Archives: July 2015

Remembering Srebrenica (2015)

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Tom Simpson

I started this blog four years ago with a humble post called “Remembering Srebrenica (2011).” Today I reflect on recent, painful revelations that have shaken the ground beneath our feet. This spring, I taught a senior seminar on human rights … Continue reading →

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The Valley of the Shadow

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Tom Simpson

On the morning of July 5, 2015, I offered the following reflection, in place of a traditional sermon, at the Congregational Church in Exeter, New Hampshire. It’s about going home to mourn the loss, and celebrate the life, of my … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: July 2015

The Valley of the Shadow

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