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'''Faithful America''' is an [[interfaith]] social and political | {{TOC|right}} | ||
'''Faithful America''' is an [[interfaith]] social and political interest group, which states its chief goals as:<ref name=About>{{citation | |||
| url = http://www.faithfulamerica.org/about/ | |||
| title = What is Faithful America? | |||
| publisher = Faithful America}}</ref> | |||
* ending poverty and promote economic security for all | * ending poverty and promote economic security for all | ||
* promoting peace and restore America's commitment to human rights and diplomacy; they formed in response to the incidents at [[Abu Ghraib prison]] | * promoting peace and restore America's commitment to human rights and diplomacy; they formed in response to the incidents at [[Abu Ghraib prison]] | ||
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* counter hate speech and misinformation in the media pertaining to people of faith | * counter hate speech and misinformation in the media pertaining to people of faith | ||
* working for welcoming communities where immigrants and people of all faiths are welcome | * working for welcoming communities where immigrants and people of all faiths are welcome | ||
Within [[religion in the United States]], they include but go beyond the [[Christian Left]]. | Within [[religion in the United States]], they include but go beyond the [[Christian Left]]. Its core partners are: | ||
Its core partners are: | |||
*[[Sojourners]] | *[[Sojourners]] | ||
*[[Vote the Common Good]] | *[[Vote the Common Good]] | ||
*[[Jewish Council | *[[Jewish Council for Public Affairs]] | ||
*[[Muslim Public Affairs Council]] | *[[Muslim Public Affairs Council]] | ||
*[[National Council of Churches]] | *[[National Council of Churches]] | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
It was formed June 15, 2004, | It was formed June 15, 2004, first producing an advertisement on [[Arabic language]] satellite television expressing regret to Muslims for the abuse committed by Americans at Abu Ghraib prison.<blockquote>''A Salaam A'alaykum'' ["Peace be with you" in Arabic]. As Americans of faith, we express our deep sorrow at abuses committed in Iraqi prisons. We stand in solidarity with all those in Iraq and everywhere who demand justice and human dignity. We condemn the sinful and systemic abuses committed in our name, and pledge to work to right these wrongs.</blockquote> | ||
==Allies and Components== | ==Allies and Components== | ||
It received initial strategic guidance from [[Res Publica]] and [[True Majority]], to develop its capability for faith-based online activism. Faithful America was previously hosted by the National Council of Churches in Christ (NCCC). In August 2007, [[Faith in Public Life]] became host of this vibrant online community. | It received initial strategic guidance from [[Res Publica]] and [[True Majority]], to develop its capability for faith-based online activism. Faithful America was previously hosted by the National Council of Churches in Christ (NCCC). In August 2007, [[Faith in Public Life]] became host of this vibrant online community. | ||
==Programs== | |||
One of its major efforts is [[malaria]] prevention. <ref>{{citation | |||
| title = FaithfulAmerica.org launches GiveANet.org to fight Malaria | |||
| date = 25 April 2007 | |||
| publisher = [[National Council of Churches]] | |||
| url =http://www.ncccusa.org/news/070429giveanet.html}}</ref> When it started the program in 2007, the announcement called the new GiveANet program part of the social activism arm of the [[National Council of Churches]]. | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
Latest revision as of 11:46, 19 March 2024
Faithful America is an interfaith social and political interest group, which states its chief goals as:[1]
- ending poverty and promote economic security for all
- promoting peace and restore America's commitment to human rights and diplomacy; they formed in response to the incidents at Abu Ghraib prison
- preventing the catastrophic effects of climate change
- counter hate speech and misinformation in the media pertaining to people of faith
- working for welcoming communities where immigrants and people of all faiths are welcome
Within religion in the United States, they include but go beyond the Christian Left. Its core partners are:
- Sojourners
- Vote the Common Good
- Jewish Council for Public Affairs
- Muslim Public Affairs Council
- National Council of Churches
History
It was formed June 15, 2004, first producing an advertisement on Arabic language satellite television expressing regret to Muslims for the abuse committed by Americans at Abu Ghraib prison.
A Salaam A'alaykum ["Peace be with you" in Arabic]. As Americans of faith, we express our deep sorrow at abuses committed in Iraqi prisons. We stand in solidarity with all those in Iraq and everywhere who demand justice and human dignity. We condemn the sinful and systemic abuses committed in our name, and pledge to work to right these wrongs.
Allies and Components
It received initial strategic guidance from Res Publica and True Majority, to develop its capability for faith-based online activism. Faithful America was previously hosted by the National Council of Churches in Christ (NCCC). In August 2007, Faith in Public Life became host of this vibrant online community.
Programs
One of its major efforts is malaria prevention. [2] When it started the program in 2007, the announcement called the new GiveANet program part of the social activism arm of the National Council of Churches.
References
- ↑ What is Faithful America?, Faithful America
- ↑ FaithfulAmerica.org launches GiveANet.org to fight Malaria, National Council of Churches, 25 April 2007