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”…
Wheat & Tares
the church in the world: mission, justice, good news
marriage: job of the state or of the church
…why it is that clergy are able to sign that piece of paper. It is because we are licensed by an approved body (the church). Or rather, it is because the state recognizes the license I already have. I could get licensed by the state to perform weddings, as a friend of mine did, but I already have a license. No need. Also – the only real “official” thing clergy does as far as the state is concerned is sign the piece of paper…
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…
Are we surrounded by hate, or by love?
Stand Strong Against Hate – a map of hate groups in the country… along with the ability to stand against hate and see how many others are standing with you in your area