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.

The Scottish YES to Britain & John Knox’s 500th Birthday

Where does the Reformation impulse go today? Back in June, at the unexpected urging of two Korean-American presbyteries, the 2014 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of John Knox’s birth by remembering aspects … Continue reading

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Faith Generation Samuel

Called to Live in Intentional Communities? Samuel was sleeping in the shrine away from home, being taught by the old priest Eli, when God called him. Samuel is the one who heard God’s voice calling him in the night. Not … Continue reading

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Is Healthcare a Human Right?

And If So, What Difference Does It Make? Healthcare is a very good thing for governments to provide, whether or not it is a human right, because it is certainly a basic human good and is necessary for human flourishing. … Continue reading

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From Mandela to Barghouti: Nonviolent Lessons for Democracy and Divestment

Background for MRTI’s recommendations from Tilton, Boesak, Zunes, and Wall Reflecting back on the past year, it can be easy to become discouraged, for 2013 has been a year of great violence and bloodshed. 2013 brought us tragedies from the Boston … Continue reading

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