Nov. 11 falls on a Friday this year. I have no doubt that every UC minister in Canada will wear a poppy on the Sunday before it, and perhaps even have a sermon about it - as they should.

But perhaps on Sunday, Nov. 13, we could stir a congregation to a little less self-righteousness in their remembrance. We might remember those who died - and then take a moment to ask why we sent them to die - and also to kill.