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10 Times Classism Hurt Jesus

October 1, 2015 by Lisa Marie Garver 2 Comments

When I hear people ask, What can religion do to address classism and poverty? I think instead, What does classism do to religion? Classism hurts Jesus, y’all. We may be struggling/working poor, fallible and often defiant, but Jesus still loves us (the Bible told me so). Here are 10 times when Christian churches denied that […]

Filed Under: Religion and Class Tagged With: religion, religious teachings

Does Organized Christianity Justify Class Bias

September 30, 2015 by Street Preacher Leave a Comment

… and Make It Appear Inevitable? I’m British. I’m white though not ethnically English. I’m from a poor working-class background in a Northern English city. I am lucky enough to have a university education. I passionately believe in social justice and that everybody should have the same chances for health care, educational opportunities, career advancement, […]

Filed Under: Religion and Class Tagged With: religion, religious teachings

Rich People’s Church, Poor People’s Church

September 29, 2015 by Lita Kurth Leave a Comment

I have much to say on the topic of religion and class, but let me begin with a disclaimer. I know people who experienced the same churches I did and did not come away angry, feeling they were warped by them. So I recognize that more than one experience is possible. Like many poor and […]

Filed Under: Religion and Class, Spirituality and Ending Classism Tagged With: church and class, religion, religious teachings

Pope Francis’ Call to Action

September 29, 2015 by Class Action Leave a Comment

Paving a New Path for Economic Equality Last Thursday my heart swelled with pride as I listened to Pope Francis call the U.S. Congress to action against the extreme economic inequality in the United States and throughout the world. In his opening remarks, he reminded Congress of their larger mission to “defend and preserve the […]

Filed Under: Religion and Class, Spirituality and Ending Classism Tagged With: religion, religious teachings

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