![]() ![]() To quote the prophet Ezekiel, “God said, I look for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land.” The prophets have called leaders and people of faith to stand up. As faith leaders we are called to respond to that kind of crisis. LM: In this country we are in an age of crisis-of economic crisis. What connection do you see between these two groups especially moving forward? JJ: So it sounds like there is a larger movement at work here-a sort of collaboration between faith groups and the greater labor movement. In fact, throughout history one of the core Christian justice issues has been economics. ![]() Jesus told many parables of workers being paid just wages and right wages. “Woe to those who did not pay the workers just wages or who withheld wages.” Ezekiel, Isaiah, Micah, all these prophets spoke to this issue. The prophets often warned people about landowners and those who controlled jobs and wages. ![]() LM: Well, first of all I would say that it’s biblical. JJ: Why do you think faith communities and faith leaders are involved with these strikes? What basic principles and values are at stake here? Muñoz works with Arise Chicago, which brings faith communities into the fight over labor issues. James Cathedral in Chicago, about strikes by fast-food workers seeking higher wages, better conditions and more hours. Jack Jenkins ( of the Center for American Progress interviewed Rev. ![]() Posted by Shawn in Economics, Progressive faith ![]()
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