Art is no escape from the problems of the world but, rather, a repurposing, a resistance. Yet the phenomenon of violence into art can go both ways: Michelangelo’s bronzes, including his colossal papal structure of Pope Julius III, were melted down into cannons and other weapons during the French Revolution. The choice is ours.

The December issue of Sojourners profiles four artists who chose to turn trauma — civil war, natural disasters, apartheid, and female genital mutilation — into sights to behold. Read "From Violence, Beauty" to learn how instruments of evil, such as military vehicles and weapons of war, were converted into inspired pieces of art.

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 The issue also features:

• A Way Out? – Is Universal Basic Income a common-sense way to ensure that no one falls through society’s cracks—or a distraction from what workers need most?
• All Women Welcome – Fighting sexism, racism, and homophobia in your own religious tradition can be exhausting. This multifaith gathering of women created a space of refuge.
• Art of the Bad Deal – Jared Kushner’s “Peace to Prosperity” plan fails the test for a peaceful Middle East.
• A Long Road to Right Relationship – The Anglican Church of Canada models restitution to Indigenous communities.
• Plus – Film and book reviews, poetry, Bible study, and more!

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Cindy and the Sojourners team

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