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Our Common Calling: To Be a People of Peace

Our Common Calling: To Be a People of Peace

FromInterfaith Action


Our Common Calling: To Be a People of Peace

FromInterfaith Action

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Our Fifth Interfaith Action principle underscores our common calling as people of faith to be bearers of peace. How do our faith traditions form us to be bearers of peace in a world filled with violence? How do we counter the epidemic of gun violence in our communities, global wars, and other personal and communal forms of violence as people of faith? In this episode, Pastor Jay Fast, pastor at Harbert Community Church shares a reflection on our fifth interfaith action principle on peacemaking, followed by group discussion. Pastor Jay has served at Harbert Community Church since 2014. Prior to his ministry in SW Michigan, Pastor Jay served at churches in Illinois, Indiana, and Massachusetts. Our Fifth Principle states: ‘In our common life as communities of faith, we affirm that we are to be bearers of peace. In that commitment, we work to counter violence in homes, within communities and amongst nations. We are concerned with the proliferation of weapons which destroy the sanctity of life.’ Interfaith Action Faith Principles: swmichinterfaith.org/whoweare
Released:
Jul 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Interfaith Action (SW Michigan Peace & Justice Collaborative) is a coalition of various faith communities who understand that we are stronger when we act together. In a public policy climate where the most vocal voices are narrow and sectarian, Interfaith Action seeks to bring justice-oriented and interfaith voices back into the conversation. The overarching purpose of Interfaith Action, woven from differing faith traditions, is the expression of Love in Action for the healing of our world. Interfaith Action’s work is done through our working groups and alongside community partners.