Our Righteous Lament

There is quite a strong tradition in the Old Testament of complaining to God about injustice and suffering. It's lamenting -- and we should perhaps reclaim this part of our tradition.

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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