Exploring the `Courage to Think Differently'

Pastor George Johnson's new book COURAGE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY is a good read in these autumn weeks.  Johnson writes, "If you are ready to come out of your comfort zone I suggest you read the sermon by Harry Emerson Fosdick (included in the book). The chapter is called "The Peril of Worshipping Jesus." But hold on. It can be a rough ride.
 

Reviewer Lily Wu of Lutheran Peace Fellowship wrote, "Imagine more than 30 notable prophetic voices sharing their insights on a wide range of issues that matter for our quality of life and the world's survival. That's the theme of Courage to Think Differently, by author and editor George S. Johnson, former director of the American Lutheran Church's hunger program. He brings together a diverse spectrum of writers including Larry Rasmussen, Frances Moore Lappe, Bill Moyers, Vandana Shiva, Elie Wiesel, Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza, and David Korten. In the process, Johnson offers us a book so creative, so spiritually compelling that it practically glows in your hands."

Lutheran Peace Fellowship's review is found at this link.

In honor of World Food Day, ask Members of Congress to support SNAP!

We missed Oct. 16, World Food Day, but it's not too late to celebrate by using the opportunity to strengthen national and international solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty and draw attention to achievements in food security and agricultural development.    Yet, on this World Food Day many people in our nation remain food insecure, and Congress has proposed steep cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - formerly known as food stamps - our primary federal anti-hunger program.   In honor of World Food Day, send a message to your members of Congress telling them that you support efforts to end hunger in our communities and asking them to oppose cuts to SNAP as they consider the farm bill and bills to fund the federal government this fall.