Tom Getman
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Posted by Tom Getman 7 weeks 1 day ago
Most Americans sat glued to the TV or radio on April 15 (or raced to finish tax returns) transfixed by the horrific Boston Marathon bombing and aftermath. Nearly 100 friends of Fr. Michael Lapsley’s...
Posted by Tom Getman, Karen Getman 12 weeks 5 days ago
Having achieved our freedom we can fall into the trap of washing our hands of difficulties that others face. We would be less human if we do so…we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without...
Posted by Tom Getman 17 weeks 1 day ago
For those who are students of Africa, the Caprivi Strip of Northern Namibia brings memories of the awful border wars and independence struggles of the 1970s and 80s. Perhaps the lessons apply to...
Posted by Tom Getman 40 weeks 5 days ago
In the bright light of these days’ events it is helpful to be reminded of unalterable truths that transcend party conventions and oppressive governments. The political gatherings and increasing pain...
Posted by Tom Getman 45 weeks 5 days ago
I have so often pondered what might have happened if the media had covered more honestly the stifling of protest that Nakba Day in 1999 and as a result the local officials and the world community had...
Articles by Tom Getman
Glenn Beck's exploitative event in Israel ignored justice and U.S. public opinion.
With God on Our Side, directed by Porter Speakman Jr. (Rooftop Productions)
