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
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