Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 846 Plough Quarterly • Winter 2017 between a holy God and unredeemed human- ity. Does his supposed “love for humanity” accomplish what was necessary for Jesus to die to accomplish? Is there really “another way” after all, and Jesus did not need to drink from the cup the Father made him drink from? Dave McCarty, West Milton, PA On Shelley Douglass’s “A World Where Abor- tion Is Unthinkable,” Autumn 2016: Abortion is “thinkable” largely because it’s legal. Infanticide remains taboo, but that could easily change if bioethicists like Peter Singer have their way. The late Richard John Neuhaus said it well: “Thousands of medical ethicists and bioethicists, as they are called, professionally guide the unthinkable on its passage through the debatable on its way to becoming the justifiable until it is finally established as the unexceptionable.” Michael Nacrelli, Clackamas, OR On Sam Hine’s “Gardening with Guns,” Autumn 2016: I would appreciate it if you’d cancel my subscription. I receive a steady stream of “blame the gun” tripe from the news; I don’t need to pay to have it delivered to my home as well. I understand the impulse to blame the tool as opposed to the person, but it’s time to grow up and admit that some people are just plain evil. Utopia is a myth and some people who show a propensity for violence against their fellow man are irredeemable. We need to acknowledge this and quit blaming inanimate objects for the actions of those who wield them. Geoffrey Carlson, Coal City, IL On Erna Albertz’s “Pursuing Happiness: How my sister with Down syndrome . . .” Autumn 2016: As a mother of two children with Down syndrome, I’m often amazed that my son, who has an IQ of 70, has more spiritual depth in a conversation than many with higher IQs. God gives to all gifts to be shared; if we see with God’s eyes, we see the gifts others bring. I do believe this is realized in community. My two boys may not have a theological degree but they are grace and love incarnate – true followers of Jesus Christ. Lori Powell, Madison, WI Thoughts on Ploughing: I have been a reader of Plough for many years. To say that I have enjoyed every issue is simple truth but very inadequate. I look forward to each issue for the inspiration which it gives me in my ministry as a Catholic priest. While inspiring me, the Plough continues to disturb and to challenge me in my Christian commitment. The articles are all radical in the best sense of the word, because they are permeated by God’s word and presumably reflect the lives of members of the Bruderhof communities. Thank you. Desmond O’Donnell, Dublin, Ireland What a powerful, enriching magazine! When I received my first copy two years ago here in prison, I knew I had an addiction – but a good one. Now there is wonderful news. I will be released from prison in ninety-seven days after five-and-a-half years. I will be back with my wife and grandkids. I guarantee I will continue my subscription to this fantastic magazine. Thank you sincerely. Dennis Schaefer, El Mirage, AZ We welcome letters to the editor. Letters and web comments may be edited for length and clarity, and may be published in any medium. Letters should be sent with the writer’s name and address to letters@plough.com.