Tag Archives: church in the public square
Apathy is the Most Powerful Force in American Politics.
Voting is not just “civic duty.” It is a moral choice. I still hear the phrase “civic duty” associated with the act of voting…but less and less often. People are tired of political action, and would rather abdicate any and … Continue reading
Renewing the Vision (GA Issue)
Issues of Social Justice before the 223rd General Assembly (St. Louis) The Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP) has six resolutions before the General Assembly this year. However, issues of social justice touch many other corners of the 223rd … Continue reading
Defending the Johnson Amendment at GA 223
This article advocates on behalf of overture 06-16 before the 223rd General Assembly. In particular, it responds to criticisms levied by the Advisory Committee on the Constitution (ACC) that the overture would “would reverse long-standing foundational principles of our denomination.” … Continue reading
Resisting Harassment in the Church
Past and Future Measures to Challenge Coercive Sexism. An earlier piece by Managing Editor Henry Koenig Stone addressed the call of Christians to engage individually with the MeToo movement and fight to reduce sexual harassment and abuse in the United … Continue reading
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