[Dialogue] A powerful commentary from Howard Zinn

[Karl Hess]

Hasn't it been this way since AD 325?
Karl

>I would like to know how others feel about the role of the local 
>congregaton (not the broader church bodies)in changing hearts and 
>minds concerning the role of our nation in bringing forth justice in 
>this world.
>
>I find a great reluctance in my local church to preach about or 
>organize around any activity that in any way challenges the 
>establishment.
>
>It is fine to offer direction on how one lives his/her individual 
>life, yet it seems that great movements in history (including the 
>one Jesus' death initiated) have taken organizational positions of 
>leadership in advocating justice.
>
>What has been your experience?
>
>--
>Dick Kroeger
>
>
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