What Does the Lord Require of Us?The most recent economic crisis laid bare yet again the failures of our current system — a system that elevates profit above the needs of individuals, communities, and God’s good creation. As Christ’s followers we are called to transform the world and proclaim a new order centered on the wisdom of the prophets, not the false idols of the market. 2010 presents an opportunity for us to put our faith into action — and to give life to the social teachings of The United Methodist Church — as we advocate for those whose lives have been ravaged by our profit-driven economy. The media are full of stories heralding signs of a potential recovery. The painful truth is that many of our sisters and brothers were suffering long before the financial crisis became the top news story. They are likely to continue suffering long after economists and politicians proclaim a recovery unless we act now. Join our “prophet driven” campaign to put those on the bottom of the economic ladder at the top of the economic agenda. Take Action
Every 33 seconds a child is born into poverty in the United States. —Children’s Defense Fund (2008) Be Prophet Driven!Add your name to our pledge to support a just economy and make poverty a priority for economic recovery.
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