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Luther taught that salvation is not earned by good deeds or by purchasing indulgences but only by the grace of God through Jesus Christ. This formidable theological giant also confronted issues such as greed and the necessity of interpreting scripture through thorough exegetical study informed by the Holy Spirit. Luther provided future generations of theologians with the radical concept of the God from Below, the God who has special concern for the poor and oppressed. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. "Al Staggs powerfully conveys Luther's convictions about justification by grace. Furthermore, as Stagg's Luther critiques the greed and conspicuous consumption that the reformer witnessed in sixteenth-century German, the audience hears a challenge that still applies to Christians today." Joy A. Schroeder, Associate Professor of Religion and Church History, Trinity Lutheran Seminary and Capital University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/e0bc604f-b290-4679-bcf3-36e2f3c72ae3/oscar-romero.jpg Justice page 2 - Oscar Romero: A Martyr's Homily Al presents Archbishop Romero delivering an impassioned homily just minutes before his assassination which occurred on March 24, 1980. His message is a call for the church to understand and to live out its calling to speak and act on behalf of the oppressed. "Recently I had the pleasure of witnessing a performance by Al Staggs acting in the role of Archbishop Oscar A. Romero. I am writing to recommend this work to anyone who has the opportunity to sponsor or see it. I do so without hesitation. I am very devoted to the memory and the life of Oscar Romero, and I think that Al Staggs certainly does justice to his memory and the power of his witness for justice. " -(Rev. Msgr.) Michael D. McCarron Pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Newport News, Virginia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/5007f4c7-dde4-492d-a89c-4082d4af34f8/Walter-Rauschenbusch.jpg Justice page 2 - Walter Rauschenbusch and The Kingdom of God Rauschenbusch applied the teachings of Jesus and the Hebrew Prophets to the crying social issues of his day. He saw child labor and economic disparity as terrible social ills which he felt should be addressed by the church. Rauschenbusch wrote that "whoever uncouples the religious and the social life has not understood Jesus." His message concerning the Kingdom of God is particularly relevant to the church's challenges for the twenty-first century. "Walter Rauschenbusch's prophetic words and mission have come alive for a new audience thanks to Al Staggs' stagecraft." -Paul B. Raushenbush, Associate Dean of Religious Life Princeton University and great-grandson of Walter Rauschenbusch https://www.peacewithjustice.com/past-performances-of-bonhoeffer daily 0.75 2022-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/3eea789f-b064-414d-901c-a186243f3f5b/Newman+Centre.jpg past performances of Bonhoeffer 1988-1999 - Performances 1988-1999 https://www.peacewithjustice.com/justice-performances-1 daily 0.75 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/8922438d-daa0-41c5-ab7a-a7a3fa4cbe11/dBonhoeffer.jpg Justice Performances 1 - A View from the Underside: The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer A One-Person Play Adapted and Performed by Al Staggs brings the life of one of the great heroes of the twentieth century to the stage. The audience is brought into the prison cell where Bonhoeffer awaits execution and listens to his struggles with evil, injustice, and God. In the play, Bonhoeffer tells of the profound influence of fellow Union Theological student, Frank Fisher, an African-American friend who introduced Dietrich to the blight of racism in America. Prisoner Bonhoeffer expresses moral outrage against the Nazi treatment of Jews and explains how that outrage led him to become involved in the German resistance movement, a commitment that would result in his being executed by hanging on April 9, 1945. "You accomplish ... an astonishing fullness of Dietrich, the personality and the message." -Eberhard Bethge, Bonhoeffer's biographer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/05059265-e725-42ce-af75-54efc8e6c46d/Clarence-Jordan.jpg Justice Performances 1 - Clarence Jordan and the God Movement Clarence Jordan was a farmer, Baptist minister, and biblical scholar who, in 1942, founded the interracial community of Koinonia in south Georgia. Jordan’s life and theology were a radical embodiment of the teachings of Jesus, especially those from the Sermon on the Mount. " I want to thank you for your outstanding performance here at Habitat for Humanity International headquarters. You did a superb job of impersonating Clarence Jordan. Indeed, I can not imagine you doing a better job of impersonating that great man of God. One of the best indications of how well you did was the reaction of the Jordan family including his three living children. They were astounded at your magnificent portrayal of their father." -Millard Fuller, Founder & President, The Fuller Center for Housing and Founder, Habitat for Humanity International https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/4566f638-b4d5-4289-9103-894f22bce97c/coffin.jpg Justice Performances 1 - A Lover’s Quarrel with America: William Sloane Coffin, an American Prophet William Sloane Coffin was a clergyman, college chaplain and long-time peace activist who served as Senior Minister of the Riverside Church in New York City where his sermons served as a prophetic voice to America concerning the issues of war, gay rights and economic and racial equality. "Al Staggs humorous and thoughtful presentation leads immediately to a spirit of connected engagement on the part of those present. His portrayal of William Sloane Coffin brings to life an important prophetic voice, providing a perspective on Christianity far different than the media usually present when focusing on conservative and fundamentalist leaders. Staggs' depiction of Coffin places him in the line of prophets stretching back all the way to the Old Testament era who called relentlessly for the pursuit of justic and peace as integral to a life of faithfulness." -Dr. David Hendricksen, Adjunct Professor, Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN https://www.peacewithjustice.com/laughter-performances-1 daily 0.75 2025-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/3963191f-ad72-4210-b3af-24073bb10b78/Paul+Lynde+in+color.jpg Laughter Performances - Laughter Performances “Humor is a prelude to faith and laughter is the beginning of prayer.” Reinhold Niebuhr https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/1bfe1635-bbdf-4ad9-b26f-9166670b75e8/Vern.jpg Laughter Performances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/20cc59a6-d038-452b-a3f3-96092807516b/marvelous.jpg Laughter Performances - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/58e126a2-288e-40e7-b9bd-16af852258f4/Jerry+Lewis+young.jpg Laughter Performances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/02b90d7b-2c89-4d53-8b2c-bdcfebb8d0d1/drag+queen.jpeg Laughter Performances - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.peacewithjustice.com/past-performances-of-bonhoeffer-20002009 daily 0.75 2022-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/ed7a61cb-dc14-45a5-94fe-891fff40cdf0/DB+young.jpg past performances of Bonhoeffer (2000-2009) - Performances 2000-2009 “This 50-minute play captures very beautifully the great message of Bonhoeffer, and the lively and extremely convincing presentation by Al made it possible for us to get a real glimpse of the significance of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life and work.” Henri J.M. Nouwen L'Arche Daybreak Community https://www.peacewithjustice.com/about-al-staggs daily 0.75 2022-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/9d39160d-8cb5-4e74-be49-0e2ce560d6a6/Head+shot+smiling+condensced.jpg About Al Staggs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.peacewithjustice.com/new-page daily 0.75 2023-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/1655331685608-0KRWV2665ODC0T1ZNHRN/ad+for+Riverside.jpg Performances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/1655331685613-H00BLEB4I8X7BEO73VZQ/opening+of+Holocaust.jpg Performances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/1655331685619-U1H9IYWK04QSOYX5U7JX/All+Soul%27s+Unitarian.jpg Performances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/1655331685623-U7YJM63KK7XV5K6WZ1BS/beard.jpg Performances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/1655331685627-D9Q8XMQ94IK4PH6WP9F1/I+choose+to+be+happy.jpg Performances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/1655331685632-6MVKBNIPDBBAFM0EDZYB/Crazy+Gugenheim.jpg Performances https://www.peacewithjustice.com/home daily 1.0 2025-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/1655331681226-252HEU7G805S0FRTGXB0/head+shot+black+and+white+serious+cropped.jpg Home Peace, Justice, and Laughter Performances “When I watch Al Staggs as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, I am confronted by the deepest moral questions of what it means to be a witness and how I am using my life.” Bill Moyers https://www.peacewithjustice.com/justice-performances-3-copy daily 0.75 2025-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/c429b440-4cf1-4d24-b400-ef1ecf1b9ffb/martin-luther.jpg Justice Performances 3 (Copy) - Martin Luther: An Evolution of Faith This former German priest became one of the leading figures of the Protestant Reformation. Luther taught that salvation is not earned by good deeds or by purchasing indulgences but only by the grace of God through Jesus Christ. This formidable theological giant also confronted issues such as greed and the necessity of interpreting scripture through thorough exegetical study informed by the Holy Spirit. Luther provided future generations of theologians with the radical concept of the God from Below, the God who has special concern for the poor and oppressed. "Al Staggs powerfully conveys Luther's convictions about justification by grace. Furthermore, as Stagg's Luther critiques the greed and conspicuous consumption that the reformer witnessed in sixteenth-century German, the audience hears a challenge that still applies to Christians today." Joy A. Schroeder, Associate Professor of Religion and Church History, Trinity Lutheran Seminary and Capital University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/f05d6e23-e669-451a-82fd-0a37aaa20b67/oscar-romero.jpg Justice Performances 3 (Copy) - Oscar Romero: A Martyr’s Homily Al presents Archbishop Romero delivering an impassioned homily just minutes before his assassination which occurred on March 24, 1980. His message is a call for the church to understand and to live out its calling to speak and act on behalf of the oppressed. "Recently I had the pleasure of witnessing a performance by Al Staggs acting in the role of Archbishop Oscar A. Romero. I am writing to recommend this work to anyone who has the opportunity to sponsor or see it. I do so without hesitation. I am very devoted to the memory and the life of Oscar Romero, and I think that Al Staggs certainly does justice to his memory and the power of his witness for justice. " -(Rev. Msgr.) Michael D. McCarron Pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Newport News, Virginia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/b0e56709-bf5d-43d1-a5d7-e50607d6d4a9/Walter-Rauschenbusch.jpg Justice Performances 3 (Copy) - Walter Rauschenbusch and The Kingdom of God Rauschenbusch applied the teachings of Jesus and the Hebrew Prophets to the crying social issues of his day. He saw child labor and economic disparity as terrible social ills which he felt should be addressed by the church. Rauschenbusch wrote that "whoever uncouples the religious and the social life has not understood Jesus." His message concerning the Kingdom of God is particularly relevant to the church's challenges for the twenty-first century. "Walter Rauschenbusch's prophetic words and mission have come alive for a new audience thanks to Al Staggs' stagecraft." -Paul B. Raushenbush, Associate Dean of Religious Life Princeton University and great-grandson of Walter Rauschenbusch https://www.peacewithjustice.com/past-performances-of-bonhoeffer-2011present daily 0.75 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62aa5b6027b51b50ae3b5440/65df7328-97d8-4ecd-b634-70f0a3991c5d/Bonhoeffer+FBC+on+5th.jpg past performances of Bonhoeffer (2011-Present) - Performances 2011-present “We are still in the grip of your riveting performance here at Washington National Cathedral. The power of the Bonhoeffer material combined with your wonderful characterization of him produced an evening we will long remember.” The Rev. Canon Carole A. 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