Comments for Boston Faith & Justice Network http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org Christians seeking justice through personal, community and policy change Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:21:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Guest Post: An End to ‘Slacktivism’: here’s to Fast Living! by K.L. http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/guest-post-an-end-to-%e2%80%98slacktivism%e2%80%99-here%e2%80%99s-to-fast-living/comment-page-1/#comment-43668 K.L. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:21:31 +0000 http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/?p=696#comment-43668 Great post. I've read Dr. Todd's book and I agree, it is so inspiring. He presents information about the battle against extreme poverty in an engaging, positive way that makes it easy not only to understand, but also makes you want to do something to get involved. I love his explanation of Jesus' words "the poor will always be with you." As you mentioned, Jesus is quoting from a passage in Deuteronomy, which his listeners would have not only recognized, but probably had memorized. By referring to part of Deut. 17:11, Jesus was reminding his listeners of that whole passage. The end of that Old Testament verse says "Therefore I command you to be open-handed toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land." Jesus was not calling us to give up or resign ourselves to the reality of poverty, he was calling us to be generous! which is exactly what this book calls us to do. Great post. I’ve read Dr. Todd’s book and I agree, it is so inspiring. He presents information about the battle against extreme poverty in an engaging, positive way that makes it easy not only to understand, but also makes you want to do something to get involved.
I love his explanation of Jesus’ words “the poor will always be with you.” As you mentioned, Jesus is quoting from a passage in Deuteronomy, which his listeners would have not only recognized, but probably had memorized. By referring to part of Deut. 17:11, Jesus was reminding his listeners of that whole passage. The end of that Old Testament verse says “Therefore I command you to be open-handed toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.” Jesus was not calling us to give up or resign ourselves to the reality of poverty, he was calling us to be generous! which is exactly what this book calls us to do.

]]> Comment on Guest Post: The Commonwealth Debates Guaranteed Sick Leave for All by Mass Paid Sick Leave update: the hearing « The Drake Effect http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/guest-post-the-commonwealth-debates-guaranteed-sick-leave-for-all/comment-page-1/#comment-43611 Mass Paid Sick Leave update: the hearing « The Drake Effect Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:20:10 +0000 http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/?p=700#comment-43611 [...] Photo credit: Massachusetts Paid Leave Coalition So, the hearing for the Paid Sick Day bill at the Massachusetts state house earlier this month went very well. You can check out the write-up I did for the Boston Faith & Justice Network here! [...] [...] Photo credit: Massachusetts Paid Leave Coalition So, the hearing for the Paid Sick Day bill at the Massachusetts state house earlier this month went very well. You can check out the write-up I did for the Boston Faith & Justice Network here! [...]

]]> Comment on Guest Post: Worshiping Justly by Gina http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/guest-post-about-homelessness-worship/comment-page-1/#comment-43168 Gina Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:04:44 +0000 http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/?p=635#comment-43168 Really excellent, Julie. Your heart and passion for this really comes through. Worship is not just singing songs, it's how we live our life to glorify Him. Great thoughts. Really excellent, Julie. Your heart and passion for this really comes through. Worship is not just singing songs, it’s how we live our life to glorify Him. Great thoughts.

]]> Comment on Guest Post: Worshiping Justly by Mark http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/guest-post-about-homelessness-worship/comment-page-1/#comment-42945 Mark Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:33:18 +0000 http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/?p=635#comment-42945 Homelessness is one of the many things that is usually airbrushed out of the media. <a href="http://seeingamerica.org/p/2/living_in_a_tent_should_be_by_choice" rel="nofollow">Living in a tent should be by choice</a>. Exploring social issues through photography at <a href="http://seeingamerica.org/p/1/welcome_to_seeingamericaorg" rel="nofollow">SeeingAmerica.org</a> Homelessness is one of the many things that is usually airbrushed out of the media. Living in a tent should be by choice.

Exploring social issues through photography at SeeingAmerica.org

]]> Comment on Lazarus at the Gate by Viv Hawkins http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/lazarus-at-the-gate/comment-page-1/#comment-38247 Viv Hawkins Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:44:47 +0000 http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/?p=480#comment-38247 The Lazarus at the Gate curriculum is powerful! I hope that some folks experienced with it can attend a People Centered Economics series and share with us. In particular, I invite you to our Fri Oct 15, 7pm session and the workshop to occur Sat Oct 16, 9:30-4pm at Beacon Hill Friends House, 6 Chestnut St. Boston, 02108. More information and advance registration at: http://www.bhfh.org/qsp/qspEcon.html http://www.bhfh.org/qsp/qspEconWkshp.html The Lazarus at the Gate curriculum is powerful! I hope that some folks experienced with it can attend a People Centered Economics series and share with us. In particular, I invite you to our Fri Oct 15, 7pm session and the workshop to occur Sat Oct 16, 9:30-4pm at Beacon Hill Friends House, 6 Chestnut St. Boston, 02108. More information and advance registration at:
http://www.bhfh.org/qsp/qspEcon.html
http://www.bhfh.org/qsp/qspEconWkshp.html

]]> Comment on Greater Boston Vineyard to Host Fair Trade Boston Event by Leaders in the faith and business community join activists for Fair Trade advocacy « Fair Trade Boston http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/greater-boston-vineyard-to-host-fair-trade-boston-event/comment-page-1/#comment-21007 Leaders in the faith and business community join activists for Fair Trade advocacy « Fair Trade Boston Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:39:53 +0000 http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/?p=351#comment-21007 [...] under Culture, Fair Trade Leave a Comment  Several weeks ago Jeff Purser wrote about a discussion to be hosted at the Greater Boston Vineyard. This post follows up on that [...] [...] under Culture, Fair Trade Leave a Comment  Several weeks ago Jeff Purser wrote about a discussion to be hosted at the Greater Boston Vineyard. This post follows up on that [...]

]]> Comment on Fair Trade Just Got Fairer by Ben http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/fair-trade-just-got-fairer/comment-page-1/#comment-20949 Ben Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:54:20 +0000 http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/?p=364#comment-20949 Paul, the answer that question is usually a resounding YES. I'd suggest looking on Equal Exchange's web site (www.equalexchange.coop) to learn more about their work. Environmental sustainability is a core element of the way in which they work, and it fits with their holistic mission that does not separate "people work" from "environment work". I am just now starting to investigate which Stop and Shops are carrying the bananas, and would love it if you and others post notes if you visit a store and see (or don't see) them. Thanks, Ben Paul,
the answer that question is usually a resounding YES. I’d suggest looking on Equal Exchange’s web site (www.equalexchange.coop) to learn more about their work. Environmental sustainability is a core element of the way in which they work, and it fits with their holistic mission that does not separate “people work” from “environment work”.

I am just now starting to investigate which Stop and Shops are carrying the bananas, and would love it if you and others post notes if you visit a store and see (or don’t see) them.

Thanks,
Ben

]]> Comment on Fair Trade Just Got Fairer by Paul Drake http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/fair-trade-just-got-fairer/comment-page-1/#comment-20518 Paul Drake Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:02:19 +0000 http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/?p=364#comment-20518 Hey Ben, This is exciting news! Stupid question: are fair trade bananas grown in environmentally sustainable ways? Do fair trade bananas = organic bananas? Thanks, -Paul Hey Ben,

This is exciting news! Stupid question: are fair trade bananas grown in environmentally sustainable ways? Do fair trade bananas = organic bananas?

Thanks,
-Paul

]]> Comment on Fair Trade Just Got Fairer by Ben http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/fair-trade-just-got-fairer/comment-page-1/#comment-19926 Ben Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:09:51 +0000 http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/?p=364#comment-19926 and, my e-mail address to send that information to, is ben@bostonfaithjustice.org. Thanks! and, my e-mail address to send that information to, is ben@bostonfaithjustice.org. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Fair Trade Just Got Fairer by Ben http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/fair-trade-just-got-fairer/comment-page-1/#comment-19916 Ben Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:45:53 +0000 http://www.bostonfaithjustice.org/?p=364#comment-19916 Father Mike, thanks for your comments! You raise some important questions, and I would love to send you some resources on how to advocate for Fair Trade in your neighborhood. E-mail me with your contact information and mailing address, and I will send you a packet of information that will be helpful in working with local grocers. Thanks for your questions and comments! Ben Father Mike,
thanks for your comments! You raise some important questions, and I would love to send you some resources on how to advocate for Fair Trade in your neighborhood. E-mail me with your contact information and mailing address, and I will send you a packet of information that will be helpful in working with local grocers.

Thanks for your questions and comments!
Ben

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