caught up together in this culture of self-centered greed via @micahBales #OWS #occupychurch

Wow.  A truly great statement of faith by one who seeks to #OccupyChurch #occupyTheology #occupyFaith I believe in the struggle for economic justice and grassroots democracy represented by the Occupy movement. I believe that the corruption of the wealthiest elites must be exposed and challenged. I believe that the poor and middle classes – the 99% – must join together Continue Reading

Principalities & Powers in #OWS #OccupyChurch via @Micahbales

On not demonizing the one percent: Our fight is not with human beings, but with the dark forces that keep us all enmeshed in a system that develops our most twisted and selfish inclinations http://lambswar.blogspot.com/2012/04/spirit-of-one-percent.html Instead,  as Micah discusses,  recognize that “the spirit of the One Percent is alive within all of us”

The Spirit of the 1% by @MicahBales #occupyChurch #OWS

treating others as irredeemable objects of frustration – [is] clearly out of line with my Christian faith. Jesus laid down his own life for those who hated and oppressed him, and as a disciple of Jesus Christ, I am called to pray for those who persecute me.At the same time, Jesus stood up against the predatory lenders of his day. He Continue Reading