WCC Assembly in Korea to Urge Pursuit of Peace, Justice

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As we think about this divided country, we need to keep Korea in our prayers and to reflect upon what it means to have peace in this world, Kim writes.

This is my latest post for Ethicsdaily.com.  It is a reflection of my recent participation at a World Council of Churches Meeting in Geneva.

Many mainline denominational churches, such as the Lutherans, Presbyterians, Episcopalians and Methodists, are struggling to survive in North America.

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Social Issues are Economic Issues

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Most people are now probably tired of hearing about the politics as the elections are very close and the campaigning has been too long.  What I am tired of hearing is whether this election is about either ‘social issues’ or the “economy”?  Is there a real difference between the two?