Editor Chris Iosso Unbound

A blog from your General Edi­tor: Rev. Dr. Chris Iosso, Coor­di­na­tor of the Advi­sory Com­mit­tee on Social Wit­ness Pol­icy. Hard-hitting analysis from an experienced pastor and organizer.

MLK’s Mantle in 2018: Barber, Theoharis, and Strategy for the Poor People’s Campaign

Correction: The date of the culminating march in Washington, D.C. is June 23rd. Some heroes don’t wear capes. Instead of flight or invisibility, the mantle of Martin Luther King Jr. gives one more grounding and visibility. But sometimes that visibility … Continue reading

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A Nonviolent Victory and the Power of the Noble Sanctuary in Jerusalem

Collective nonviolent action in Palestine lives, and it helps account for the steadfastness of Palestinian endurance under the occupation. Though little known, the events of July 2017 in Jerusalem provide an example of successful nonviolence rooted in the core religious … Continue reading

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Jerusalem: Prize of War and Capital Curse

  The affirmation of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital was a “grievous mistake,” to quote the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). His statement reflected long church policy. Jerusalem is “not a thing to be grasped,” because it can never … Continue reading

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Bully yes; Pulpit no—Honest Patriotism in the Era of Trump

Christians need to be careful with the phrase “bully pulpit,” a phrase often applied to the presidency. One is tempted to say, “bully, yes; pulpit, no.” It is hard to see any “pulpit” of stable moral authority undergirding the current … Continue reading

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