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Religious Leaders and People of Faith Form a Circle of Protection

June 10, 2011 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

Our religious leaders and people of faith have come together in a prophetic Circle of Protection, reminding us that “budgets are moral documents, and how we reduce future deficits are historic and defining moral choices.”  Christian leaders urge “Congress and the administration to give moral priority to programs that protect the life and dignity of poor and vulnerable people in these difficult times, our broken economy, and our wounded world.” Our faith leaders are reminding us that “it is the vocation and obligation of the church to speak and act on behalf of those Jesus called ‘the least of these.’  This is our calling, and we must strive to be faithful in carrying out this mission.”

If you would like to join with our church leaders, you can go to the Circle of Protection website for additional information and a list of signers on a letter to government officials. The Bread for the World website also has additional information.

— Sandy Irving, Volunteer for Health Care Reform

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christian Unity, Economic Justice, Good Government, Religion & Society

About Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

Aleta Payne first joined the Council staff in the spring of 2001 as the Communications Associate. She continues to oversee that work along with development, represents the Council in several partnership efforts, and serves in other administrative roles, as well. Aleta is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in government and foreign affairs and spent much of her early career as a journalist. She has three young adult sons who continue to come home to Cary for dinner, or at least groceries, and two young adult terrier-mix dogs who keep the nest from feeling too empty.

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