I subscribe to a weekly email called "Sightings" written by Dr. Martin Marty, church historian, Lutheran clergyman, seminary professor, (retired from all) and prolific commentator on not only history but all things contemporary. This mailing connected me with a relatively new (2007) organization I wanted to share.
In my opinion one U.S. President in my lifetime stands out as an example of the kind of character our country should look for in every presidential election. Jimmy Carter. (Too soon for a Barack Obama rating).
The organization called "The Elders" is one more example of his passion for justice and why he has had more influence on world events since his days as President than he was able to accomplish in a fickle episode of American history.
Anyway - this is not an op-ed piece, but just a note to tell you about The Elders. Anyone interested in peace and justice will appreciate it.
Hope you find this helpful.
Peace,
Bill
http://wallwritings.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/carter-and-the-elders-challenge-injustice-wherever-we-see-it/
References:
Read Jim Wall on the Elders: http://wallwritings.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/carter-and-the-elders-challenge-injustice-wherever-we-see-it/
Read Jimmy Carter in The Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jul/12/jimmy-carter-womens-rights-equality.
Visit the Elders website: http://www.theelders.org/elders
In my opinion one U.S. President in my lifetime stands out as an example of the kind of character our country should look for in every presidential election. Jimmy Carter. (Too soon for a Barack Obama rating).
The organization called "The Elders" is one more example of his passion for justice and why he has had more influence on world events since his days as President than he was able to accomplish in a fickle episode of American history.
Anyway - this is not an op-ed piece, but just a note to tell you about The Elders. Anyone interested in peace and justice will appreciate it.
Hope you find this helpful.
Peace,
Bill
http://wallwritings.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/carter-and-the-elders-challenge-injustice-wherever-we-see-it/
References:
Read Jim Wall on the Elders: http://wallwritings.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/carter-and-the-elders-challenge-injustice-wherever-we-see-it/
Read Jimmy Carter in The Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jul/12/jimmy-carter-womens-rights-equality.
Visit the Elders website: http://www.theelders.org/elders
