The last article I wrote was about violence and how many people seem to think that violence is the answer to problem solving. The homicide rate in Indianapolis is increasing, and there appears to be no forthcoming solution to solving this problem. Many people sense a loss of community and feel like no one really cares.

TA couple of weeks ago I was invited to attend a forum for clergy held by the Metropolitan Police Department. I commend the police for involving the community in seeking answers. The first meetings were with clergy, and future meetings will include people involved in education, social work, and other agencies that service our communities.

TWhat happens in our communities is the responsibility of all of us. How willing are we to step out of our comfort zones and actually see the people who walk past us, and then to be proactive in caring about what happens to them? That's really our biggest call while on this earth: caring for and loving others as we do ourselves, which is what community is all about.

TIt's up to us to decide if Indianapolis will be a place where our children can grow, learn, and be safe. Are we up to the tasks?