Forum on SB 1070 at the Oasis

To the right you will notice a suggested reading list. That is because we will discuss the highly controversial Senate Bill 1070 at the next Forum at the Oasis. The Forum will be held on September 30. Don't miss it.

(For that matter, don't miss some sweet Jazz and Jesus on Thursday September 23!)

The Wealth of Religions

Is Islam the faith of the poor and Christianity the faith of the wealthy? If so, is that ironic given the attitude of each of their founding figure's toward money?




From wealthiest to poorest: blue, green, purple, red.
Cross-posted on Prophetic Progress.

Economic Justice with Pictures

Here is a link to a slide show about various people centered economic factors. In other words, not Gross Domestic Product, but wages and ratio of wages and share of wealth.

More Interfaith Conversation

Tomorrow, September 16, 2010, come to the Forum at The Oasis where we engage in open dialogue about social and cultural issues. Our guest will be Imam Ahmad Shqeirat from the Islamic Cultural Center in Tempe.

Join us at Chalice Christian Church, 15303 South Gilbert Road, Gilbert, Arizona.

Justice for those in Prison

Here is something that many of us just can't fathom. Innocent people confess to crimes. The NYT reviews a study on how it happens here.

It's not just in Micah

"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel." Matt. 23:23-24.

Children of Abraham come together

This event was AMAZING. The storytelling was wonderful. Well crafted tales that fit the moment. Well over 200 people overfilling the space to come together in the name of understanding on 9/11. Wow. I mean, just wow!