VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 10APR25

 

Verse of the day This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching human precepts as doctrines. - Matthew 15:8-9 Voice of the day What, then, is the word of the religion of Jesus to those who stand with their backs against the wall? - Howard Thurman, “The Howard Thurman Question That Changed My Faith” Prayer of the day May we as a church move from empty worship to truly following the teachings of Jesus, not the world. Advertisement Our Latest Stories Has Zionism Become an Idol? (by Josiah R. Daniels) In his book ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning,’ Peter Beinart argues that worshipping the state of Israel elevates Jews over Palestinians. Read more Meta Pirated Faith Writers To Train AI. Here’s How They Feel About It (by Mitchell Atencio) We asked authors to respond to Meta stealing their work. Some told jokes. Some got theological. Nobody was thrilled. Read more The Powers and Principalities Manipulating Columbia University (by Ashley Moyse) "As a professor at Columbia, I cannot remain silent about the crisis my university is facing," writes Moyse, assistant professor of medical ethics. Read more DOGE and Trump Threaten AIDS Program That ‘Kept a Generation Alive’ (by Bekah McNeel) For 22 years, the U.S. expanded global access to medication known for its life-saving “Lazarus effect.” Now the program’s future is in jeopardy. Read more Advertisements Free eBook on Gospel of Luke and Justice and Peace Free ebook: Luke: Intro to His Gospel and to Jesus’ Call to Do Justice. Does not presume acquaintance with Bible. Useful for study groups or theology teachers as introduction. Author works in Latin America and has been active in peace-and-justice movements in the U.S. Contact joemullj@gmail.com for the link to a free eBook. SojoAction is how our Sojourners community puts faith into action. Through curated conversations and online resources, SojoAction is working to better equip and mobilize our supporters to engage in transformational change. Sign up for SojoAction Alerts sent directly to you.