Regarding “Make a Joyful Silence,” by Ruth Haley Barton (February 2009): We Quakers figured out more than 350 years ago that the presence of God is best understood through the “ga
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Chris Budden 4-01-2009
It is sad to see that in an otherwise excellent editorial (“A New Faith Coalition,” January 2009),
Rose Marie Berger, Jeannie Choi 4-01-2009
When two more African nations ratify the Pelindaba anti-nuclear weapons treaty, the globe’s Southern hemisphere will become a nuclear weapons-free zone.
Joey Ager 4-01-2009
Christian Churches Together (CCT), a three-year-old ecumenical group representing more than 100 million U.S.
Rose Marie Berger, Jeannie Choi 4-01-2009
"The Coalition Provisional Authority [in Iraq] failed to keep detailed accounts of how most of the Iraqi money was spent,” according to an audit report released in February by the Office of S
Rose Marie Berger, Jeannie Choi 4-01-2009
The Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice, and Healing published a report in January that found U.S. seminaries and rabbinical schools were sorely lacking in sexuality training.
Rose Marie Berger, Jeannie Choi 3-01-2009
In the wake of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, tens of millions of Americans have suffered substantial financial losses, with many losing their savings, homes, and jobs.
Mary Cole-Duvall 3-01-2009
Thanks for Jim Wallis’ thoughts in “A Pastoral Strategy for Hard Times” (December 2008). Our church is gearing up to assist more folks in our church and local community.
Rose Marie Berger, Jeannie Choi 3-01-2009
Like many U.S. municipalities, Alexandria, Virginia, is facing financial cuts. But in an unusual move, city officials hired ethicist Michael A.
Joey Ager 3-01-2009
Eugenia Bonetti, a Catholic sister in Rome, is tackling a tough social evil: human trafficking.
John K. Stoner 3-01-2009
The memos to President Obama in the January issue are interesting for what they omit as well as for what they include.
David Buer 3-01-2009
During some moments of pre-Christmas calm, I had a chance to read the memos to President Obama (“Dear President Obama,” January 2009).
Brigit M. Barnes 3-01-2009
[Regarding “A New Faith Coalition,” by Jim Wallis, January 2009]: Those who characterize abortion as “single-issue politics” often use the goal to “reduce the number o
Victor Goering 3-01-2009
After reading (for the second time) the “Dear President Obama” letters, I was disappointed that no one mentioned the need to reduce the huge U.S. military budget.
Dennis Semprini 2-01-2009
Sojourners, thank you, by God’s grace, for what you do! In a God coincidence, many years ago a friend had recycled a copy of your magazine at the local library.