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September 10, 2012
| September 5, 2012 – “U.S. Elections 2012: Where do candidates stand on issues of mercy and justice in our world?”has been published by the Institute Justice Team of the Sisters of Mercy for its members and for the public. This free, 16-page, non-partisan guide is designed to promote public discourse about this year’s presidential and state elections in the United States. It is organized into six areas of interest inspired by the mission and critical concerns of the more than 3,600 Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. The religious congregation focuses its resources on matters relevant to Earth, immigration, nonviolence, racism and women.The guide proposes thought-provoking questions along with current statistics, facts and definitions, as well as other helpful resources including websites of numerous organizations. To view or download “U.S. Elections 2012” and more, including means for fact-checking candidates’ statements and promotional materials, visit www.sistersofmercy.org/election2012. Other Resources:
Center of Concern “Center Focus” Newsletter Elections 2012 Sojourners – Obama, Rommey Answer Faith Leaders’ Call to Address Poverty in Election Sojourners – Election 2012 Why Voting Matters Pax Christi USA Election 2012 Resources On all of our shouders: A Catholic Call to Protect the Endangered Common Good |
