The U2K Campaign has taken off. It calls for a national guarantee of comprehensive, affordable, and publicly-accountable quality health care for all. More than 450 groups and thousands of individuals have endorsed it. Hundreds of churches will observe Health Care Justice Week, Oct. 13-22. For years the faith community has been a crucial part of this effort.
Health care is a justice issue.
Our Biblical imperatives are clear. Jesus not only healed persons wherever he went, but he challenged society's assumptions that those in poor health had only themselves to blame. Our church history is clear. Churches have not only set up hospitals and agencies of healing but have encouraged society as a whole to be responsible for the health of all. Study the issues, tell others what you learn and vote responsibly.