Christian Leaders Call for Bipartisan Action on Racism and Poverty
A statement released by a diverse group of nearly 100 Christian leaders calls on the president and Congress to address the “fundamentally biblical concerns” of racism and poverty. The statement from the Circle of Protection, a national group with representatives from across the spectrum of American Christianity, argues that racism and poverty are systemic issues that must be addressed together and should be prioritized by political leaders of faith. The Unity Declaration on Racism and Poverty calls the deep cuts to safety net programs in President Trump’s proposed budget “deeply troubling.”