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Mennonite College Follows First Playing of National Anthem with St. Francis' Peace Prayer

Sheldon Good 3-31-2010

From the beginning, I opposed Goshen's landmark decision to play the national anthem before selec

Attempting to Understand Clergy Sexual Abuse

Wendy Murray 3-30-2010

The sex abuse scandals plaguing the Catholic Church simply will not go away. Even the Pope himself is not immune.

'God Will Not Hear You': Death Threat to a Colombian Pastor

Elizabeth Palmberg 3-29-2010

"God will not hear you," the death thre

Kudos and Good News Coverage on the Glenn Beck Social Justice Debate

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 3-26-2010

Last week, Don Miller was SojoFriend #1 for his eloquent framing of the Glenn Beck de

What the Heck is 'Social Justice'?

Rose Marie Berger 3-24-2010

Today I was interviewed by a sociology student who wanted to know more about "social justice." I was happy to talk to her.

Healing the Nation's Soul with Mutual Respect

Margaret Benefiel 3-24-2010

The health-care struggle culminating in Sunday's vote brought out the best and the worst of legislators' and citizens' behavior.

'What Has Helped Me the Most is My Faith'

Juan Daniel Espitia 3-23-2010

Vatican II 101: Social Justice is Part of Catholic Identity

Cesar Baldelomar 3-22-2010

Writer James Carroll, in his recent book http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547336268?ie=UTF8&tag=sojo_blog-20&lin...

'Jim Wallis Loves His Enemies' (With a Little Help From His Friends)

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 3-19-2010

When a Fox News pundit who has helped force the resignation of White House advisers is promising he'll be http://blog.sojo.net/2010/03/15/in-spite-of-glenn-becks-new-threats-my-i...

Jesus-Focused Conversations in Occupied Bethlehem

Lynne Hybels 3-19-2010

I arrived in Bethlehem last Sunday evening to speak at a conference called "Christ at the Checkpoint: Theology in the Service of Peace and Justice." I'm not a theologian or an expert in anything.

'My Prayers Were Heard'

Juan Daniel Espitia 3-18-2010

An immigrant woman's testimony, as told to Juan Daniel Espitia, a pastor in Solana Beach, California.

Walking Prophetically: Marching as a Form of Worship

Gabriel Salguero 3-18-2010

This Sunday like tens of thousands of Americans I'll be in Washington D.C. in the March for America rally on behalf of undocumented immigrants.

Universal Health Care Can Reduce Abortion

Rose Marie Berger 3-17-2010

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Four Steps to Save the Souls of Big Banks

Jim Wallis 3-16-2010

The Family Research Council, Wolves, and Shepherds' Clothing

Charles Gutenson 3-16-2010

In a recent Family Research Council e-mail, in an article titled, "Rev. Wallis: Wolf in Shepard's [sic] Clothing?" Tony Perkins aligned himself with Fox News commentator Glenn Beck's recent attacks. Perkins said:

Love Glenn Beck as You Would Love Yourself

Rodolpho Carrasco 3-16-2010

I haven't heard Glenn Beck's call to "run away" from churches that teach social justice.

In Spite of Glenn Beck's New Threats, My Invitation to Dialogue Stands

Jim Wallis 3-15-2010

Last week, when radio and television talk show host Glenn Beck said that social justice i

Inspired by Haitians Rebuilding Haiti

Eugene Cho 3-15-2010

First of all, I have several pictures below I'd love to share with you from my recent trip to Haiti. It's surreal to me that a week ago, I was in Haiti -- hosted by the good folks at World Concern. The primary reason was to assess the work they've done and grasp a glimpse of the strategy ahead -- for them and other organizations.