Tag: Jim Wallis
“With broken hearts, we are making an earnest plea that you use your voice and profound influence to call for an end to the hostilities and war in Ukraine and intervene...”
US Christian leaders ask Kirill to speak out, ‘reconsider’ comments on Ukraine
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, March 11, 2022 (RNS) — More than 100 U.S. Christian leaders, including the leaders of multiple denominations, sent a letter to the head of the RussianRead More
The group, which is organized by the advocacy organization Circle of Protection...
Christian leaders meet with White House to advocate for social programs, voting rights
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2021 (RNS) — Faith leaders representing a broad spectrum of Christian groups will meet with White House officials on Wednesday (Sept. 22) to advocateRead More
Wallis will continue working with Sojourners through July 2021...
Adam Taylor succeeds Jim Wallis as Sojourners president
by: Bob Smietana Nov. 19, 2020 (RNS) — The Rev. Adam Taylor has been named the new president of Sojourners, the national Christian social justice advocacy organization founded and ledRead More
The decision came after weeks of turmoil over Wallis' removal of an essay criticizing white supremacists within the Catholic Church...
Jim Wallis replaced as Sojourners editor after controversy over article on Catholic racism
by: Aysha Khan Aug.14, 2020 (RNS) — The progressive Christian magazine Sojourners has replaced founder and President Jim Wallis as editor in chief and announced a new policy of editorialRead More
A nation that still honors Confederate signs in public places signals its belief that Black people are less important than white people...
Opinion: Rejecting symbols of hate is more than symbolic
by: Kathryn Post (Jim Wallis) July 20, 2020 (RNS) — What’s been the message of Confederate monuments and flags? It depends on who you are. If you’re a Black teenagerRead More
The celebration of the Resurrection on this Easter Sunday morning may be saying to us in this COVID-19 moment...
Opinion: An Easter sermon in a coronavirus pandemic
by: Bob Smietana (Jim Wallis)April 12, 2020 (RNS) – Easter was never meant to go back to normal; but it was, and still is, intended to make all things new.Read More
But throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has steadily moved from covertly racist rhetoric and policies to ones that are overtly so.
Opinion: Trump unmasked his racist campaign strategy — and Christians have choices to make