Author Archives: Sue Wright

About Sue Wright

I use Rene Girard's mimetic theory to read comics. It's amazing what comes to light. Comics are far richer than I ever realized.

Register Now for the 2018 Theology & Peace Conference!

Posted on February 19, 2018

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2018 Conference Registration will be Open Soon!

Posted on November 27, 2017
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GIVING THANKS

Posted on November 24, 2017

Daily we are reminded of the very real forces which threaten to dismantle our democratic way of life, which scapegoat the most vulnerable members of society, which seem to have little to no regard for the preservation of life on our … Continue reading →

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Preston Shipp on Discipleship at the Cross-Section of Faith and Life, Part 1

Posted on November 23, 2017

Preston Shipp delivered the following keynote address at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America South Carolina Synod Rostered Leaders’ Convocation on October 23-25. First of all, please accept my deep thanks for inviting me to join you for this gathering. … Continue reading →

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Report on the 2017 Theology & Peace Conference: Embracing We-Centricity

Posted on September 7, 2017

Article featured in the COV&R Bulletin (Now available with free and open online access!) I’m not okay. When you ask me in passing how I am, I may answer ‘fine’… We all answer with the same line, ‘I’m fine. How … Continue reading →

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Can theology lead to a more peaceful world?

Posted on March 31, 2017

Susan Wright, president of the Theology & Peace board, was interviewed by Adam Ericksen of  the Raven Foundation: A Discussion of the Upcoming Theology & Peace Conference: “Embracing We-centricity: Practices to Nurture the Common Good,” May 22-25 in Chicago. Below are the responses Susan wrote in … Continue reading →

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Bill Fried’s Powerful Reflection on the 2016 Theology & Peace Conference: People & Policing

Posted on November 21, 2016

I attended the Chicago Theology and Peace Conference prepared to videotape people of faith on criminal justice and drug policy. Having never even heard of René Girard, I was not prepared for the remarkable extent to which his mimetic theory … Continue reading →

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