To turn our love into action, that is what we do through Lutheran World Relief. I commend you for your hard work on behalf of those in need around the world. After meeting in Washington, D.C., May 18-19, the church leaders issued a statement laying out some basic principles for Christians who make decisions affecting the poor and hungry. Party lines are being drawn more broadly. The group's statement was an attempt to bridge party lines.
Hunger is a tragedy.
Hunger and poverty must not be ignored, tolerated or fatalistically accepted. The driving force for change must address, alleviate and end poverty. Listen to poor people and to the organizations that have long histories of working with and for poor people. Open discussion and energetic debate is necessary. God is neither Republican nor Democrat.