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On Good Friday, we hope for peace for all

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Good Friday is a nice reminder that more things bring us together than separate us, really.

The Christian holiday celebrates the crucifixion of Jesus more than 2000 years ago, an otherwise tragic event if not for what this means for Christians: the moment God’s gates were opened to human souls.

While not all are believers, the solemn and joyful Easter weekend seems to bring a certain peace to our community. Unlike Christmas, there’s no last-minute shopping for presents; little holiday-inspired stress, and (usually) a lot less snow.

Good Friday is particularly special. While most consider Easte...