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The biblical ideal of justice emphasizes right relationship with God, oneself, individuals, and the entire community.
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Death Penalty
We unequivocally oppose the death penalty and urge its elimination from all criminal codes.
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Was There Anything We Could Have Done? A Good Friday Reflection
From the Syrian town of Khan Shekihoun last week came the story of a woman who gave her name as Om Ahmed. In her deepest sorrow she said, “If the world wanted to stop this they would have done so by now. One more chemical attack in a town the world hasn’t heard of won’t change anything.” Her voice cracking, “I’m sorry, my son died yesterday,” she said. “I have nothing left to say to the world.” (Washington Post, April 5, 2017)
faith in action
In Support of the United Nations Population Fund
As a country, the United States has faithfully contributed to international organizations that work on promoting the sexual and reproductive health of women and girls, helping couples and women have safe pregnancies, safe delivery, helping children to live beyond their first day on earth, preventing unwanted pregnancies and reducing abortions.
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Blessing of the “Disrupting the Cradle to Prison Pipeline” Art Station One, By Ndume Olatushani
This prayer was written by Dr. Jessie Smith to bless the Stations of the Cross, station which has been featured at the United Methodist Building this Lenten season. Some of the words in the prayer were written by passersby who were invited to contribute to the art piece.
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United Methodists from 5 Jurisdictions Gather to Discuss Immigration
“Sanctuary is more than a word, it’s what you do,” began Bishop Minvera Carcaño at the Interagency task force National Gathering on Immigration. From March 11-14, United Methodists from every jurisdiction came to Washington, D.C. to strategize on how to respond to immigration issues in this moment.
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Why I Got Arrested in Annapolis
UMC Deacon Takes Stand Against Fracking in Maryland.
faith in action
Raising Your Voice: Tips For Meeting with Congress
Last week, I meet with staffers from both of my senators’ offices to discuss immigration issues from a United Methodist faith perspective. My senators from Kansas, Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran, have a lot in common. They are both older white men, Kansas Republicans, and United Methodists. Despite their similarities on paper, my experiences could not have been more different.
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15 Christian organizations call for peace, justice, and equality in Israel and Palestine
Washington, DC, February 15, 2017: 15 Christian organizations sent a briefing paper to all members of Congress and to the Trump Administration calling for U.S. policies that promote peace, justice, and equality between Israelis and Palestinians.
