Support trade reform

For reflection

What does the Reformed tradition say about greed? Watch│Download

Responsive Labor cover Reformed scholar Don McKim talks about Calvin’s understanding of greed in our personal and public lives, a key theological concept for fairness in trade policy. McKim’s analysis will help Presbyterians to witness in the public forum and speak theologically on trade issues. You can use these videos in Sunday School classes, as preparation for a legislative visit, or as opening conversation for further study of his latest book, A "Down and Dirty" Guide to Theology.

He also explores the following question:

How does greed apply to our corporate lives beyond personal sin? Watch│Download

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Neighbor-love … a Biblical precept that defies greed

Greed: Economics and Ethics in Conflict If you listen to Jim Childs, you realize that greed is like a chameleon.

Yes, it is one of the Seven Deadly Sins – so egregiously insidious that they merit capital letters — memorized by every Roman Catholic schoolchild. But it changes its shape, adapting to the worst about the world and about those of us who live here. Read more

Be sure to check out his book, Greed: Economics and Ethics in Conflict.

"Support efforts to strive toward international cooperation based on fair trade, respect for diversity, and common concerns for a peaceful, just, and sustainable world.”

“Oppose multinational actions and trade agreements that elevate rights of corporations over the right of governments and indigenous peoples to pass and enforce laws that preserve the public good and protect their citizens, economies, and environments.”

— from the 215^th General Assembly (2003)

Presbyterians stand up for a fair trade agreement with Colombia Roughly 200 activists gathered outside the White House to oppose the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement that the Obama administration is expected to send to the Congress.		A scriptural approach to trade Atle Sommerfeldt, director of Norwegian Church Aid, dicsusses the theology of trade based on the multitude of Biblical texts that speak about the issue.
Litany of Lamentation and Hope Use this litany of prayers at your next worship service to pray for the NOW 22 union leaders who have been killed in Colombia this year.		Stop the Colombia Free Trade Agreement Basic information about the proposed trade agreement with Colombia, how it would impact poor people, and what you can do to help.