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Praying for #Ferguson

Posted: August 15, 2014

The events in Ferguson, Missouri have captivated the world of social media this week.

We are Iraqi, We are Christian

Posted: August 11, 2014

On our Salaam Project Facebook page, the post that has received the most views is one called “We are Iraqi, we are Christian.” The article describes Muslims standing alongside Christians in Bagh

70% of Farm Workers Undocumented

Posted: August 8, 2014

This is why I am frustrated about the U.S. immigration debates. When I work in agriculture it’s noble–farmers feeding the world–but immigrants doing the exact same work are told to “get in line,” and as real farmers know, there is no line.

Four Men from Berwyn

Posted: August 4, 2014

Timothy, to me, proved beyond a doubt that my people were racists. Just a few weeks ago, at a restaurant in Berwyn, Illinois, I listened to four retired white men remember that era in their lives, four men who were part of the community that rejected those black children

The Prophetic Call of the Church in Colombia

Posted: August 1, 2014

“If you go to any small town and ask about the local church, it is certain that you will find one…the church has been an important space for all those who have suffered from acts of violence.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Posted: July 28, 2014

The first time Jesus preached in a synagogue, he said that he came to proclaim release to the captives (Luke 4:18). Those captives include people who have disabilities, sometimes literally. My friend Margaret who works overseas with people with disabilities told me that some of them have scars on their wrists from being chained to their beds for years as children. Pastors from a number of different countries have told me similar stories.

Unaccompanied Children: The Push of Violence

Posted: July 25, 2014

You’ve most likely read about the unprecedented number of unaccompanied children arriving at the U.S.-Mexican border, more than 50,000 since October of last year, with 40,000 more projected to reach the border by this coming October. That’s more than 245 children showing up at the border each day without their parents.

Weeping, Rejoicing, and Praying for Refugee Healthcare

Posted: July 21, 2014

"A country is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable." Although the source of this oft-mentioned quote is up for debate, it is undoubtedly a powerful statement that stands in judgment of our nation.