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Defunding The Police From A Biblical Perspective, Macy Montgomery
Defunding The Police From A Biblical Perspective, Macy Montgomery
Helm's School of Government Conference - American Revival: Citizenship & Virtue
The coronavirus pandemic instilled panic and fear within people across the globe at the beginning of 2020. The death of George Floyd in May during the attempted arrest quickly exacerbated people's anxiety, but not in the virus, rather, in law enforcement. The despair and horror individuals felt after George Floyd's death then turned into rage. Protests against police brutality turned into sinister riots, which consisted of looting and burning of buildings. The slogan "defund the police" became popularized by Black Lives Matter, which calls for the reduction in police funds and the delegation of police duties to other organizations. This …