Social Justice. General Board of Church and Society. Social Principles. In some circles… those are swear words. To take a stand, to say that the Bible speaks to our world today, to speak truth to power is DANGEROUS. But it is also what we are called to do. I found out about the GBCS Young…
Bible and Newspaper
current event discussion
conflict is a reality
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I have now been a part of my church community for three whole years. It is amazing how fast time has gone by and how much we have accomplished with one another. As I reflect upon my time in ministry, I feel very blessed. We have been a family. We have worked together. We worship…
GBCS Action Alert on Torture
GBCS Action Alert on Torture Our commitment to human rights is grounded in the conviction that each and every human life is sacred. Therefore the United Methodist Church endorses legislative and judicial remedies for the use of torture and illegal detention …such as the appointment of special counsels [and] appropriate investigations. #6120 “Opposition to Torture”…
fighting global poverty and the presidential debates
Only two questions about global poverty have been asked in the history of modern presidential debates. It’s a shocking figure and in 2008, we need debate moderator Jim Lehrer to ask John McCain and Barack Obama “Just ONE question” on their plans to fight global poverty. I just took action with the ONE Campaign and…