Harry R. Jackson, Jr.

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  Jan 15, 2010

  Let the People Vote: An Open Letter to Congress

  We, the under-signed, are a bi-partisan group of 100 ministers from around the nation. We are asking you to veto the Religious Freedom and Civil Rights Equality Amendment of 2009.

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  Jan 4, 2010

  Don't Lose Hope!

  We began the new millennium as though we were opening the Wild West or exploring outer space. Since 2000, a lot has changed.

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  Dec 29, 2009

  In Favor of New Year's Resolutions

  This will be, for some, the year we never thought would end.

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  Dec 22, 2009

  Same-Sex Marriage Bill Signed in a Church

  The lesson the church must take from the boldness of the city council is that we must be prayerful activists. In a democracy, both are needed.

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  Dec 16, 2009

  Climate Change: The Bell Tolls for Thee

  While some well-meaning Christians organized a public a demonstration of solidarity with the Denmark Climate Change summit, we must all beware that we don\'t miss the forest for the trees.

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  Dec 8, 2009

  The Roller Coaster Battle for Marriage

  Last week was momentous in the battle for marriage in the US. It was a little like riding a roller coaster.

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  Nov 30, 2009

  Thanksgiving: Substance or Illusion

  The season and the circumstances beg another question in response to the hypothetical question I just posed, "How many of us really celebrated the holiday in proper fashion?"

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  Nov 23, 2009

  The Manhattan Declaration

  Christianity is not merely a set of doctrines or beliefs; it lives out the ideals set forth in the Bible.

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  Nov 11, 2009

  Social Issues Still Count!

  From my vantage point, I am noticing a passion among individual citizens to engage in the political process

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  Nov 1, 2009

  Democracy is Shrinking in DC

  It is ironic that the city\'s most fundamental civil rights - the right to vote - is being hijacked in the name of giving one group its civil rights.