I grew up believing that it was part of my responsibility as a minister not just to stand in the pulpit and preach on Sunday mornings, but also to be active in the community and in the nation and the world in an active way to challenge any kind of issue that would bring any kind of injustice to people.
John Lewis emphasizes the role of ministers in advocating for justice.
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I think it is heartbreaking what’s happening and I think the security order has changed.
I just think that it is ludicrous for us to think that somehow now, the things that we are facing, particularly in Texas and elsewhere, are not akin to the same laws that were put in place then with the same objective and the end result…
I openly encourage people to vote all over the country and in Texas right now.
Chairman Menendez has the sharpest mind I have encountered, and has taught me to stand up for what I believe.
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