Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds,” He also adds, “I will … [Read more...] about Lenten Guide – Good Friday
A Call for Accountability
Why was the North Carolina Commission of Inquiry 0n Torture convened, and what did it conclude after 18 months of investigation? Have state and local officials looked the other way as the CIA retained a private airline operating out of two NC public airports to convey 49 … [Read more...] about A Call for Accountability
Lenten Guide – Ash Wednesday
Excerpted from the Council's 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet! Announce to my people their rebellion, to the house of Jacob their sins. Yet day after day they seek me and delight to know my ways, … [Read more...] about Lenten Guide – Ash Wednesday
North Carolina’s Role in Torture
North Carolina’s role in torture has come in the form of a government-private contract with a jet service located in Johnston County. When people hear about it for the first time, their expressions can vary from shock to thankful because the CIA was involved. You’re invited … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Role in Torture
More Truth About Torture
The decade-long struggle for truth and justice got a welcome boost this weekend with a powerful opinion piece in the News & Observer. The writer, former N.C. resident and Capitol Hill staffer, Tommy Ross, eloquently makes the case for release of the full Senate Intelligence … [Read more...] about More Truth About Torture
Human Rights, North Carolina, and 49 People
Monday, December 10 marked the 70th anniversary of the United Nation’s International Human Rights Day. As we wait for the incarnation of God during this Advent season, we must also acknowledge that human rights are still being violated at all levels of life and in all places. In … [Read more...] about Human Rights, North Carolina, and 49 People
Vetting the Vote: North Carolina’s Involvement in Torture
Every seat in the North Carolina General Assembly is being challenged in the upcoming election. Every person qualified to vote has a responsibility to show up at the polls on Nov. 6 cast a ballot during the early voting period, or fill out an absentee ballot. One issue that … [Read more...] about Vetting the Vote: North Carolina’s Involvement in Torture
Confronting North Carolina’s Role in Torture
The North Carolina Council of Churches announces a new peace initiative, N.C. No Torture, to encourage people of faith and seekers of justice to step into the role of “The Good Samaritan.” When Jesus told the parable of “The Good Samaritan” (Luke 10:25-37), he likely … [Read more...] about Confronting North Carolina’s Role in Torture
