Peace & Justice News Roundup

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Here is a sampling of (semi-)recent notable articles:

Ronald Lawson Presents: Adventism and Social Issues (Spectrum, 31 Jan 2020) — Video

Stand Together – 75 years since Auschwitz (Victor Hulbert, ANN, 28 Jan 2020)

It is 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops on January, 27 1945. There are now few survivors. Fewer to tell the story.

What Adventists Say About Climate Change (Loren Seibold, Adv Today, 25 Jan 2020)

Seventh-day Adventists, from our very beginning, have believed God was interacting not just with individuals, but with an entire planet. 

Sydney Adventist Hospital Raises $20,000 for Bushfire Relief Appeal (Leisa O’Connor, Adventist Record/Adv Today, 22 January 2020)

Sydney Adventist Hospital has so far raised more than $A20,000 for the Red Cross bushfire relief appeal.

Why I Marched Instead of Going to Church (Danita Rasmussen, Adv Today, 21 Jan 2020)

I’m skipping church today (not attending the morning services at our church)—and I’m a pastor.

ADRA Provides Ongoing Aid in Puerto Rico (ADRA/Adv Today, 21 Jan 2020)

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in partnership with Adventist Church leaders in Puerto Rico has been spearheading relief efforts in Guayanilla, Sabana Grande, Yauco, Ponce, Guaypao, Bo Luna in Guanica, and Jagua after a series of earthquakes struck the southwestern part of the island since the end of 2019 and in early 2020.

Your Existence Is Political: The Privilege of Neutrality (Rebecca Brothers, Adv Today, 16 Jan 2020)

“And one more thing,” our leader said. “No politics during discussions.”

Adventists Vote Campaign to Kick Off with Special Events in Washington, DC (Adv Today, 15 Jan 2020)

This is an election year in the United States and a number of Adventist organizations have launched a coalition to encourage Adventists to register and vote. AdventistsVote will launch this weekend with a number of activities open to all who are interested.

ADRA Philippines Responds to Taal Volcano Eruption (Adv Today, 15 Jan 2020)

ADRA Philippines reported that it has completed a first round of disaster response assessments in the area surrounding the Taal Volcano in the Batangas province of the Philippines that erupted Sunday afternoon.

A "Righteous Gentile" in World War II Hungary (Daniel Heinz, ANN, 6 Jan 2020)

Outside Jerusalem, near Yad Vashem, the memorial centre of the Six Million, a quiet garden is planted with trees in memory of righteous non-Jews during Nazi persecution in World War II.