ELCA Exposed News on Social Justice
As with many pages on Exposing the ELCA, there is overlap with topics so not all Social Justice related articles related to the ELCA will be here.
"No Ban Act" Has ELCA Backing. . .The NO BAN Act would end the harmful Muslim Ban and put in place vital protections against future discriminatory bans. . .
The ELCA’s actions on immigration policy. . .The ELCA currently has five sanctuary synods and at least 50 sanctuary congregations connected to the AMMPARO network. AMMPARO has organized groups in 19 synods and 97 welcome and sanctuary congregations in 28 synods. . .
Milwaukee religious leaders declare support for asylum seekers at the border. . .The signers also vowed to hold "elected leaders accountable for dehumanizing those seeking protection from persecution and violence.". .
ELCA bishops support Obama’s immigration reform announcement. . .Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Conference of Bishops released a statement Nov. 20 in support of President Obama’s announcement of immigration reform. . .
A Refutation of the ELCA Social Statement on The Death Penalty
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. . .The Draft embraces a false religion, demands preferential treatment for women where that is not justified on the merit of the facts and treats men unfairly. It is sexist, and pitches the sexes against each other, rather than supporting them in, together, pursuing worthy aims. . .
ELCA Draft Social Statement: My Response to “Women and Justice
. . . If the Draft Social Statement on Women and Justice is approved by the ELCA, then This Church neither understands, nor stands under Scripture. And the tragedy is, it seems incurious and unconcerned about what that means for the very real women and men it purports to care about, and for.
Source: Claims of Financial Mismanagement, Fraud, and Harassment at Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Spark External Investigation
. . .“The issues related to Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIaRS) are widespread but are rooted in the main areas of financial mismanagement and the incompetence of leadership,” the source who is familiar with the operations of the refugee resettlement industry tells Breitbart News. . .
The ELCA and Human-Caused Climate Change - Witness Stone Blog
. . .reveal their belief in human-caused climate change by signing a letter that states they will work to reduce climate change and also states their opposition to the United States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. . .
The ELCA Wants the United Nations to Investigate Racism in the United States
. . .Evangelical Lutheran Church in America wants the U.N."to conduct an official fact-finding visit to examine the historic and present marks of racism and racial discrimination that have presented new and renewed, alarming trends of racism in the United States." . .
Bishop's Letter: Hearing our planet's call
. . .I am convinced there is no issue more pressing or impactful on our life together. To make this a more livable world for all, our faith calls us to unite in truth-telling and hope. . .
Local (ELCA) pastor begins 12-day fast in support of Green New Deal
. . .“Jesus would support the Green New Deal,” Barker said. . .
Lutheran Bishop Arends: Merge faith, politics for justice
. . .a pastor before the Iraq War began, he ran a statement in the parish bulletin from the denomination’s presiding bishop saying that going into Iraq would be wrong and urging the U.S. not to do so. . .
(ELCA Presiding Bishop letter) Trump's travel ban is 'deeply upsetting' [Opinion]
. . .I am dismayed by the Supreme Court's recent decision concerning the president's authority to restrict travel into the United States. . .
ICE allegedly arrests Racine student pastor; Vigil planned for Wednesday
ELCA Presiding Bishop Tweets about it - https://twitter.com/ELCABishopEaton/status/1128433937485680640
Guess Who Supports the Migrant Caravan - Witness Stone Blog
. . .Yesterday they, and the Southwest California Synod posted this supportive article about the migrant caravan heading to the United States. . .
(2 articles) The ELCA's Involvement in the Global Climate Action Summit and A New Report Details How Nonprofits Are Funneling Millions To Democratic Governors To Further Their Global Warming Agenda
. . .liberal nonprofits are funneling millions to Democratic governors to further their agenda. . .
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) Statement
21 faith leaders arrested during religious sit-in at Portland ICE offices
. . .The group and its supporters have called for an end to immigration detention in Oregon. . .
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