The Elders

[ann_mcn]

This is excellent.
The words of God do not justify cruelty to women

I do respect Jimmy Carter, and I need to learn more about the Elders:
"Jimmy Carter was US president from 1977-81. The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their influence and experience to support peace

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[sollersuk]

I get the newspaper itself and I've cut the page out to keep it. My admiration for him had been growing in recent years but it's just taken a quantum leap. He has shown immense courage; it takes a massive amount to say "people I have been associated with for a long, long time are wrong and I am cutting links".

I'll be lending it to "my daughter the theologian"; she didn't get her copy yesterday and when I told her about it, she was delighted. Particularly since he kicked off with her favourite quotation.

[ann_mcn]

He has always appeared to be genuinely trying to think about and apply his theology in his life and actions. Made a lot of enemies in the process, even though he doesn't spend time in feuds. He wasn't an effective President, but he's been a wonderful elder statesman.

The Elders are interesting: mixed genders and races, all older.

[morghana]

Thank you VERY much for pointing this out/posting it.

My respect for Mr. Carter has grown throughout the years and this certainly adds to the lustre.

I, too, need to find out more about the Elders. http://www.theelders.org/

[ann_mcn]

Oh, a good link! Thanks!