From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): WASHINGTON: The National Council of Churches denounces recent anti-Semitic incidents and condemns rhetoric that has fueled such acts. We stand firmly with our Jewish brothers and sisters during this difficult time. As a … Continued
Since the executive orders started coming down, we have barely had a chance to breathe. Thousands of you took to the streets, showed up at airports, held vigils, called Congress, and even supported civil disobedience. Our show of resistance helped … Continued
By Valerie Kaur I write to you from my heart. Just hours ago, the President closed our borders to all refugees and also immigrants from seven primarily Muslim countries — a de facto Muslim ban. The danger of this presidency … Continued
From Peace Action (http://www.peace-action.org/): Just let that sink in for a moment. It’s crazy enough that U.S. nuclear weapons launch protocol requires the order to start a civilization-ending nuclear war from only one person, the President. It’s absolutely insane when … Continued
Rev. Bob Moore, Executive Director of The Coalition for Peace Action, found President-Elect Trump’s tweets threatening a new nuclear arms race, sent right before Christmas, to be very troubling and even terrifying. Such recklessness increases the risk of a nuclear … Continued
Posted at http://www.upworthy.com/7-real-things-you-can-do-right-now-about-the-catastrophe-in-aleppo December 13, 2016 By Eric March Syrian government troops are attempting to capture the remaining sections of Aleppo, and its citizens are in grave danger. Aleppo Residents flee rebel-held areas of the city. Photo by Karam Al-Masri/Getty Images. The … Continued
From Peace Action (http://www.peace-action.org/): Senator Al Franken (D-MN) will be introducing a resolution expressing concern over the $1 trillion nuclear arsenal escalation plan. Please contact Senators Casey and Toomey to ask them to co-sponsor this important step in the fight against … Continued
Tom Cahill | November 11, 2016 A brilliant guide showing bystanders what to do when seeing Islamophobia in public is spreading on social media. The guide instructs friendly bystanders to do four things in succession: Converse with the victim while ignoring … Continued
Posted at http://religionnews.com/2016/11/09/3-ways-to-practice-civility-after-a-very-uncivil-election/ By Ed Stetzer | November 9, 2016 (RNS) Have we made civil discourse an oxymoron? The once noble goal of decency in politics seems to have gotten lost, and the Christian’s call to love along with it. For the sake … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Today, nearly 500 faith leaders are gathering at Standing Rock for a day of prayer. Wherever you are, you are invited to join them. You are also invited to pray for Standing Rock with your … Continued