Boycott Arizona? (second letter)
by Don Blosser, Goshen, Ind.
"To go or not to go" identifies an opportunity for Mennonite Church USA to be the community of reconciliation at the core of our Jesus-centered theology. The Phoenix 2013 convention is a dilemma because we are a diverse people. Yvonne Diaz (Editorial, July) makes an excellent suggestion as she asks us to use our creativity to make this a teaching moment for the church. This is an opportunity to (a) share in the lives of our Hispanic brothers and sisters in Arizona, (b) challenge the state on what this law does to us as we follow Christ's call to serve those in need and (c) model how a diverse faith community can experience the Spirit's leading in creative conflict resolution.
When our brothers and sisters are hurting, Christ calls us to surround them with love, understand their situation and engage them in bringing healing and hope to all humanity. Phoenix 2013 is an invitation for us to be the body of Christ, siding with the poor, bringing healing to the world. I trust God's Spirit to guide people who meet to find reconciliation for this situation.
Our theology says it can be done. Can we accept the challenge to make it happen?
Associated Issue: Love, sex and marriage - July 2010
Associated Article: Boycott Arizona?
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