We are speaking with and on behalf of the poor in order that they might be justly cared for and represented within our political structures. The convocation was funded by the Lutheran Brotherhood Foundation of Minneapolis, the Wheat Ridge Ministries of Itasca, Ill., and several financial and housing corporations in the Memphis area. It was staffed by volunteers of the Memphis Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association. Its focus is ideas and principles rather than specific legislative proposals. The issue of educational choice is working its way through our society said the Rev. Robert Sorensen, DHES executive director.
Many states have on future ballots issues of school choice.
In each section different viewpoints are presented followed by discussion questions. Parents with this concern ask if educational choice would give them new possibilities. Supporters would answer yes, it continues. People's positions on public policy do not determine if they are Christians or not. Many states are struggling with these issues.