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Word From Winkler — The U.S.-Iran game of chicken
The tough-talking rhetoric about Iran makes it hard to tell Democrats and Republicans apart. Appeal to President Bush to pursue Iran dialogue, not war.
And How Are the Children?
1,000 Global Faith Leaders, Activists will Tackle Child Poverty at Ecumenical Advocacy Days in March 2006.
New GBCS Staff
CFO and Digital Communications Director Join Washington Office
Calling all Artists
Living Faith Conference Seeks Infusion of Justice Expressed Through Art
You are invited to submit artwork, photographs, poetry, and short films that illustrate or represent social justice in action in your community.
Violence Increasing
Church leaders seek U.S. intervention in Philippines
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Filipino United Methodist leaders prepare to gather in Washington, D.C. this month to bring international attention to the human rights crisis in their country by giving testimony. |
Justice in Zimbabwe
UM Church Thriving while Country Struggles
Facing social conditions that can only be described as desperate, 121 Zimbabwe United Methodist church leaders recently gathered for training and dialogue concerning the church's Social Principles and their use as an instrument for change in local church communities and beyond.
Personal Credo
A Political Reading of the Life of Jesus
In challenging the oppressive systems of his day, Jesus offers a compelling model for political action. His life is a remarkable example of the integration of politics and religion.
100 to 1
Time to Mend Our Cracked Criminal Justice System
100 to 1 actually is the disparity between the amount of powder cocaine and the amount of crack cocaine someone must possess in the United States to receive the same mandatory prison sentence.
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Word From Winkler — The U.S.-Iran game of chicken
And How Are the Children?
New GBCS Staff
Calling all Artists
Violence Increasing
Justice in Zimbabwe
Personal Credo
100 to 1
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