Sentences with phrase «voice in the justice»

Contributions to the Joyce Holsey Loan Repayment Assistance Program support those who dedicate their careers to giving others a voice in our justice system.

Evander Holyfield calls Kathy McArthur «The Real Deal,» due to her proven record of being an aggressive advocate for people who otherwise lack a voice in our justice system.

Evander recognizes in Kathy and her firm a high bar for ethics and fighting to ensure their clients have a voice in our justice system.

Not exact matches

The real God of the universe is not the voice of cruelty that he had experienced and heard in his childhood; it is rather a God of compassion and justice who does not command the sacrifice of the innocent.

Structurally, then, the ELCA is designed to give the religious left maximum power in the name of justice, repentance, and inclusiveness and to exclude troublesome voices who know the tradition.

That's why we cover life issues and culture next to social justice and spiritual growth — to look at the things relevant to our lives and world, and give voice to what God is doing in and through our generation.

In social justice, there's this absurd meme (that I've been guilty of myself) is that we are the «voice for the voiceless,» but that's not right.

Speaking after the vote, the Bishop of St Asaph, Gregory Cameron, who introduced the motion, said, «I am delighted that Governing Body is able to add its voice to this important issue to call for peace and justice in the Middle East.

He is the co-founder and director of Ohio Prophetic Voices, a movement of faith leaders and clergy engaged in a biblically rooted struggle for economic and racial justice.

In response to the Rhetoric Society of America's inquiry — what are Pope Benedict's reasons for positioning the Catholic Church as an essential link between enterprise and justice, and as a significant voice in the public discussion of globalization — I suggest a «spiritual..In response to the Rhetoric Society of America's inquiry — what are Pope Benedict's reasons for positioning the Catholic Church as an essential link between enterprise and justice, and as a significant voice in the public discussion of globalization — I suggest a «spiritual..in the public discussion of globalization — I suggest a «spiritual....

Arguably the most powerful voice in the recent assault on separation has been Justice Clarence Thomas.

In the Bible, Walter Brueggemann says, justice means «to sort out what belongs to whom, and return it to them» («Voices of the Night — Against Justice,» To Act Justly, Love Tenderly, Walk Humbly [Paulist, 1986],justice means «to sort out what belongs to whom, and return it to them» («Voices of the Night — Against Justice,» To Act Justly, Love Tenderly, Walk Humbly [Paulist, 1986],Justice,» To Act Justly, Love Tenderly, Walk Humbly [Paulist, 1986], p. 5).

«The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court justice,» McConnell said in a statement Saturday.

Even today there are many Jewish voices in Israel and elsewhere risking much in order to call for justice to the Palestinian people.

1) Churches need to be a voice for economic justice for lower - income families by, for instance, advocating for more generous child and earned - income tax credits, as well as for the elimination of the marriage penalties embedded in many of our public policies directed towards lower - income families.

Whereas the Church should be a prophetic voice for justice and peace and the integrity of creation, this globalization invites the Church to neglect the core message of the Gospel, to legitimize this social order based on greed and injustice to the majority of humanity and is racist in defending the present European - made world order.

«I just had this sense that if I could do anything in the world, I would do this justice lawyering thing where you are an advocate on behalf of people who don't have a voice and who are being abused by others,» he says.

She said: «I do feel that I have a responsibility as a person who has a big voice in this country to use it to promote justice, and kindness and goodwill in the world,» she said, «but it never has felt to me that it was supposed to be political and it still does not feel that to me.»

This book helped me put legs and feet and arms and a voice to the stirrings towards social justice, intentional community, contemplative practices, and activism in my own life.

To encourage the Association [of Unity Churches] to speak the Truth that promotes justice and peaceful resolution, and be a strong voice in the world for positive change.

When rhetoric of a qualified justice, a qualified humanity fill the airwaves, religious voices of unqualified justice, unqualified love, unqualified respect must be raised in song, in prayer, in preaching, in politics.

My duty to act in love to try to secure for them justice, insofar as my voice or vote or influence extends, is not limited by the fact that my personal acquaintance extends to only a small fraction of this number.

Let's pray that we will find our voice in support of people seeking justice.»

«For decades he has been a moral titan - a voice of principle, an unrelenting champion of justice, and a dedicated peacemaker,» Obama said in a written statement.

Justice and the quest for emancipation require that dialogue is always among embodied and embedded selves who speak in their own voices and develop connections, including struggles and conflicts, within their actual context.

His Holiness raised his voice in an eloquent appeal for the basic principles of justice, charity, and hospitality for refugees of whatever religion or race, thrust from their countries by shameful persecution.»

The church must therefore be willing to keep in close touch with the trends and movements of social life and to raise its voice when these trends need to be directed into the channels of social justice.

But in the view of most observers — from Dan Rather to the bestowers of the Templeton Award — the Reverend Mr. Graham had become the Reverend Dr. Graham, a forceful voice for world peace, social justice and ecological sanity.

When the church is consumed and possessed by mortgages, capital campaigns, membership numbers, qualifications for membership or deacon or elder, the variety and format of financial reports, redecorating, ordination policies, the proper delineation of committee responsibilities, the aggregation and strengthening and protection of church hierarchical authority, the preference for political associations and prominence instead of being a voice and influence for justice and compassion, seasonal vestment colors, the abandonment and refusal to acknowledge congregations who dare to be excited by their proclaiming and provoking and living and sharing the Good News, the continual choosing and preoccupation with better organization over better outreach, or what styles of worship are to be offered — then it is time for an earth - shaking, stone - rolling, curtain ripping, hurricane - strength, fiery and noisy transformational revolution that will resurrect the Good News in the body and spirit of communities and individuals.

Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes gave voice to the «modern» project in law: It would be a gain, he said, «if every word of moral significance could be banished from the law altogether, and other words adopted which should convey legal ideas uncolored by anything outside the law.»

Unfortunately, I can not join the many voices hailing the judge in this case as a champion of justice.

God grant us a new prophetic voice in our time, perhaps rising up in protest from the pews, or sounding forth, as did Karl Barth, from an obscure and seemingly unimportant pulpit, a prophetic voice that proclaims justice and equality for women, but on the sure basis of the authority of the Bible and the equalizing nature of the apostolic Christian faith.

Moore has become a constant and important voice in the conversation about criminal justice reform, especially among professional athletes.

The bearded Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn criticised the Tory benches and their position on Human Rights and their support for a «Bill of Rights», making an emphatic argument that MPs should, «take a moment to praise the European Court of Human Rights & European Court of Justice and stop listening to the neanderthal voices behind him [the Tory backbenchers] in what was a very important step in improving the human rights after the second world war.»

In an address to the conservative Federalist Society, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito defended his stance on the issue by arguing, «Surely the idea that the First Amendment protects only certain privileged voices should be disturbing to anybody who believes in free speech.&raquIn an address to the conservative Federalist Society, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito defended his stance on the issue by arguing, «Surely the idea that the First Amendment protects only certain privileged voices should be disturbing to anybody who believes in free speech.&raquin free speech.»

Either Scottish Labour rediscovers its mission as the natural voice for social justice in our nation, or irrelevance and ultimately extinction looms.

LAGOS — As President Muhammadu Buhari is set to touch ground today in Ogun State on a two - day state visit, former Attorney - General and Minister of Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola (SAN), has lent his voice on how he will achieve success in anti-corruption fight and governance.

The District Attorneys Association of New York, in a rare step, also commented on the indictment, voicing concerns over the functioning of the criminal justice system in the county.

Senator Andrea Stewart - Cousins will hosted the rally in partnership with other elected officials and community groups throughout Westchester County including the Immigration Justice Clinic at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, the Lower Hudson Valley Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Cabrini Immigrant Services, Community Voices Heard, the Yonkers Islamic Center, the Muslim American Society of Upper New York, St. Catherine AME Zion Church, Calvary Baptist Church, the Minister's Fellowship Council of White Plains and Vicinity, the Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus, and Temple Beth Shalom in Hastings - on - Hudson.

Stuart Kaplan of the HS for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice in Manhattan voices support for the resolution to protect immigrant and Muslim students.

As an activist for those without a voice, as a strategist for making concrete change in neglected communities, and as a brilliant fighter for justice, Jon was second to none.

«Brian has been a leading voice in the fight for comprehensive criminal justice reform, and has shown a deep commitment to not just talking about issues of social justice, but actually delivering results.

The maverick politician, is heard in a conversation with an unknown gentleman, shouting on top of his voice that Nana Addo, an ex-Attorney General and Minister of Justice, would not remain on the throne for even three weeks, should Ghanaians do the unthinkable by voting for him to form a government.

Since Ken Clarke was unceremoniously dumped as justice secretary, the Lib Dems have not had a voice in the Ministry of Jjustice secretary, the Lib Dems have not had a voice in the Ministry of JusticeJustice.

In addition to Citizen Action, a variety of other groups hosted the event including Albany Democratic Socialists, Albany Jewish Voices for Peace, Albany Social Justice Center, Alliance for Quality Education, Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace, the Capital District Coalition Against Islamophobia, Center for Law and Justice, the New York State Labor Religion Coalition and the New York State Council of Churches.

«We have come together today with one voice to call for fairness in housing court, which today gives us no measure of equal justice in tenant - landlord disputes.»

The most contemptible voice in the midst of these events is that of David Gauke, the ridiculously entitled «Justice Secretary», who claims to be on the side of homeowners against burglars.

«A lifelong New Yorker, Ken was known as an effective, aggressive civil rights leader — and a national voice for criminal justice reform,» Mr. Cuomo said in a statement on Sunday.

Helen believes that in these challenging times we Democrats must hold to our values and commitment to equality and justice for all, especially women, our youth, working families, veterans and the unheard voices of our community.

«Speaker Mark - Viverito has worked tirelessly securing justice in the courts and prisons, uplifting the voice of young women and immigrant New Yorkers, and delivering crucial victories for vulnerable communities in the last four city budgets,» they said.